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Doctor / Physician Average Salaries in Iraq 2024

How much money does a person working in Doctor / Physician make in Iraq?


Average Monthly Salary
4,730,000 IQD
( 56,700,000 IQD yearly)

LOW
1,770,000
IQD
AVERAGE
4,730,000
IQD
HIGH
8,130,000
IQD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Doctor / Physician in Iraq typically earns around 4,730,000 IQD. Salaries range from 1,770,000 IQD (lowest average) to 8,130,000 IQD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Doctor / Physician domain in Iraq exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical
Advanced Nutrition Aide2,990,000 IQD
Advanced Practice Provider2,850,000 IQD
Allergist3,860,000 IQD
Assistant Pathologist2,940,000 IQD
Behavioral Health Specialist2,320,000 IQD
Cardiac Sonographer2,500,000 IQD
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist8,700,000 IQD
Cardiovascular Perfusionist5,590,000 IQD
Chiropractor2,540,000 IQD
Clinical Psychologist6,740,000 IQD
Correctional Treatment Specialist3,920,000 IQD
Counseling Psychologist5,010,000 IQD
Dermatologist6,300,000 IQD
Diabetologist4,550,000 IQD
Dietitian4,180,000 IQD
Doctor5,590,000 IQD
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant5,560,000 IQD
Emergency Department Physician4,680,000 IQD
Exercise Physiologist4,960,000 IQD
Forensic Pathologist5,580,000 IQD
General Medical Practitioner4,190,000 IQD
Genetic Counselor3,440,000 IQD
Healthcare Practitioner4,260,000 IQD
Internist6,850,000 IQD
Interventionist6,590,000 IQD
Invasive Cardiologist8,820,000 IQD
Lifestyle Medicine Expert3,500,000 IQD
Medical Massage Therapist2,390,000 IQD
Mental Health Therapst3,780,000 IQD
Naturopathic Physician6,110,000 IQD
Neurologist6,340,000 IQD
Neurophysiology Technologist1,780,000 IQD
Neuroscientist6,250,000 IQD
Nuclear Medicine Physician5,450,000 IQD
Obstetrician / Gynecologist5,940,000 IQD
Occupational Health Safety Specialist3,030,000 IQD
Ophthalmologist4,500,000 IQD
Optometrist4,540,000 IQD
Pediatrician5,070,000 IQD
Physical Therapist3,400,000 IQD
Physical Therapy Director3,940,000 IQD
Physician - Anesthesiology7,370,000 IQD
Physician - Cardiology7,920,000 IQD
Physician - CCU4,500,000 IQD
Physician - Dermatology6,370,000 IQD
Physician - Emergency Room4,800,000 IQD
Physician - Endocrinology6,150,000 IQD
Physician - Family Practice4,290,000 IQD
Physician - Gastroenterology5,830,000 IQD
Physician - Generalist4,690,000 IQD
Physician - Geriatrics4,060,000 IQD
Physician - Hematology / Oncology5,700,000 IQD
Physician - Immunology / Allergy6,550,000 IQD
Physician - Infectious Disease5,610,000 IQD
Physician - Internal Medicine6,860,000 IQD
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine5,500,000 IQD
Physician - Nephrology6,760,000 IQD
Physician - Neurology6,780,000 IQD
Physician - Nuclear Medicine5,770,000 IQD
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology6,120,000 IQD
Physician - Occupational Medicine4,750,000 IQD
Physician - Ophthalmology4,050,000 IQD
Physician - Otolaryngology3,810,000 IQD
Physician - Pain Medicine3,570,000 IQD
Physician - Pathology4,550,000 IQD
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology5,640,000 IQD
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology5,400,000 IQD
Physician - Pediatrics4,900,000 IQD
Physician - Physiatry5,360,000 IQD
Physician - Podiatry4,930,000 IQD
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine3,910,000 IQD
Physician - Radiation Therapy6,430,000 IQD
Physician - Radiology6,450,000 IQD
Physician - Rheumatology5,710,000 IQD
Physician - Sports Medicine5,670,000 IQD
Physician - Urology7,360,000 IQD
Physician Assistant3,450,000 IQD
Physiotherapist3,860,000 IQD
Podiatrist4,100,000 IQD
Preventive Medicine Physician4,870,000 IQD
Psychiatrist5,430,000 IQD
Psychololgist5,720,000 IQD
Psychometrician4,920,000 IQD
Public Health Physician4,040,000 IQD
Pulmonologist5,060,000 IQD
Radiologist5,710,000 IQD
Registered Dietitian4,170,000 IQD
Registered Respiratory Therapist3,420,000 IQD
Skin Care Specialist3,070,000 IQD
Telemedicine Physician3,790,000 IQD
Urologist7,190,000 IQD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist2,190,000 IQD
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist3,470,000 IQD


Doctor / Physician Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Iraq

Median and salary distribution Iraq Doctor / Physician monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
4,400,000 IQD or more
10% of people earn
3,750,000 to 4,400,000 IQD
20% of people earn
2,320,000 IQD or less
65% of people earn
2,320,000 to 3,750,000 IQD
Minimum Salary
1,770,000
IQD
Median
4,370,000
IQD
Maximum
8,130,000
IQD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Doctor / Physician in Iraq range from 1,770,000 IQD (starting average salary) to 8,130,000 IQD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Doctor / Physician is 4,370,000 IQD, implying that half of the workforce in Iraq earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Doctor / Physician in Iraq earn less than 3,370,000 IQD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 5,170,000 IQD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Doctor / Physician in Iraq. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,320,000 IQD to 3,750,000 IQD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,320,000 IQD mark, while 10% ranged from 3,750,000 IQD to 4,400,000 IQD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 4,400,000 IQD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Doctor / Physician in Iraq having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Doctor / Physician / Iraq

Salary comparison by gender Iraq Doctor / Physician monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Doctor / Physician in Iraq, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
5,050,000 IQD
Female-9%
4,590,000 IQD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Iraq for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Doctor / Physician / Iraq

How much are annual salary increments in Iraq for individuals working in Doctor / Physician? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Doctor / Physician in Iraq are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 20 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Iraq Doctor / Physician
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Iraq / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Iraq
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Iraq is 4%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Doctor / Physician / Iraq

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Iraq Doctor / Physician
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24% of surveyed staff in Doctor / Physician reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 76% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
76%
No Bonus
24%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Doctor / Physician / Iraq


27,300 IQD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Doctor / Physician in Iraq is 27,300 IQD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Doctor / Physician in Iraq is 10,200 IQD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Al-Basrah5,340,000 IQD
Al-Mawsil4,520,000 IQD
An-Najaf5,150,000 IQD
Baghdad5,520,000 IQD
Irbil4,920,000 IQD
Kirkuk4,740,000 IQD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Iraq is 15% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
1,920,000 IQD
Public Sector+15%
2,200,000 IQD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Doctor / Physician in Iraq?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 4,370,000 IQD and 5,170,000 IQD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Doctor / Physician in Iraq ranges from 1,770,000 IQD to 3,370,000 IQD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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