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Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Average Salaries in Iraq 2023

How much money does a person working in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events make in Iraq?


Average Monthly Salary
1,930,000 IQD
( 23,200,000 IQD yearly)

LOW
915,000
IQD
AVERAGE
1,930,000
IQD
HIGH
3,510,000
IQD

A person working in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events in Iraq typically earns around 1,930,000 IQD per month. Salaries range from 915,000 IQD (lowest average) to 3,510,000 IQD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Advertising / Grapic Design / Events careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Advertising Account Executive2,360,000 IQD
Advertising Account Manager2,690,000 IQD
Advertising Account Planner1,270,000 IQD
Advertising Coordinator1,630,000 IQD
Advertising Manager3,310,000 IQD
Advertising Operations Manager3,390,000 IQD
Advertising Strategic Planner2,240,000 IQD
Advertising Team Leader2,110,000 IQD
Animator1,490,000 IQD
Art Director2,060,000 IQD
Artist1,730,000 IQD
Artworker1,250,000 IQD
Assistant Art Director1,630,000 IQD
Audiosual Technician1,230,000 IQD
Broadcast Administrator2,220,000 IQD
Catering Sales1,340,000 IQD
Catering Trainer1,560,000 IQD
Commercial and Industrial Designer1,290,000 IQD
Conference Organiser1,580,000 IQD
Content and Media Production Lead2,330,000 IQD
CopyWriter1,430,000 IQD
Creative Designer1,550,000 IQD
Creative Director2,110,000 IQD
Designer 1,230,000 IQD
Desktop Publisher1,070,000 IQD
Director of Graphic Design2,020,000 IQD
Events and Promotions Manager3,470,000 IQD
Exhibit Display Coordinator1,640,000 IQD
Exhibit Display Manager2,200,000 IQD
Finisher1,130,000 IQD
Graphic Artist1,330,000 IQD
Graphic Designer1,360,000 IQD
Graphics Design Supervisor1,930,000 IQD
Imagery Analyst1,290,000 IQD
Imaging Technologist1,290,000 IQD
Interaction Designer1,060,000 IQD
Media Planner1,790,000 IQD
Media Production Coordinator1,640,000 IQD
Media Production Manager2,970,000 IQD
Media Project Manager2,930,000 IQD
Media Relations Representative2,390,000 IQD
Media Sales Executive2,880,000 IQD
Multimedia Specialist1,290,000 IQD
Photographer1,210,000 IQD
PPC Campaign Manager2,120,000 IQD
Print Production Manager2,390,000 IQD
Product and Brand Manager3,440,000 IQD
Sales Promotion Manager3,440,000 IQD
Sketch Artist1,440,000 IQD
Social Media Executive2,650,000 IQD
Technical Typist915,000 IQD
User Experience UX Designer1,420,000 IQD
UX Designer1,250,000 IQD

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Iraq

Median and salary distribution Iraq Advertising / Grapic Design / Events monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,870,000 IQD or more
10% of people earn
1,620,000 to 1,870,000 IQD
20% of people earn
1,080,000 IQD or less
65% of people earn
1,080,000 to 1,620,000 IQD
Minimum Salary
915,000
IQD
Median
1,710,000
IQD
Maximum
3,510,000
IQD


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

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries in Iraq range from 915,000 IQD per month (starting average salary) to 3,510,000 IQD per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 1,710,000 IQD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events are earning less than 1,710,000 IQD while the other half are earning more than 1,710,000 IQD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events are earning less than 1,390,000 IQD while 75% of them are earning more than 1,390,000 IQD. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events are earning less than 2,010,000 IQD while 25% are earning more than 2,010,000 IQD.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 1,080,000 IQD to 1,620,000 IQD. Approximatly 20% fall under the 1,080,000 IQD cap. Ten percent of wages are from 1,620,000 IQD to 1,870,000 IQD. Only 5% of people grossed 1,870,000 IQD or more.

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 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.


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.

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.

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 Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.


Change in salary based on education 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 multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Iraq costs anywhere from 10,200,000 Iraqi Dinar(s) to 30,700,000 Iraqi Dinar(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Advertising / Grapic Design / Events

Salary comparison by gender Iraq Advertising / Grapic Design / Events 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? Male employees in Iraq who work in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
2,010,000 IQD
Female-9%
1,820,000 IQD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Iraq for all Careers

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Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Iraq

How much are annual salary increments in Iraq for Advertising / Grapic Design / Events professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events professionals in Iraq are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% 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 Advertising / Grapic Design / Events
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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 rarely 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%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Iraq for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.


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.

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Bonus and Incentive Rates in Iraq

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Iraq Advertising / Grapic Design / Events
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Advertising / Grapic Design / Events is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

55% of surveyed staff in Advertising / Grapic Design / Events reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 45% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
45%
No Bonus
55%

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.

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Salary Forecast and Trend in Iraq

How do Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
1,760,000 IQD
Average Salary 2020+2%
1,790,000 IQD
Average Salary 2021+2%
1,830,000 IQD
Average Salary 2022+2%
1,880,000 IQD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries in Iraq are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

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Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Hourly Average Wage in Iraq


11,100 IQD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Iraq is 11,100 IQD. This means that the average person in Iraq earns approximately 11,100 IQD 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 fix 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?

This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Iraq is 5,280 IQD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Advertising / Grapic Design / Events VS Other Jobs

1,930,000 IQD
2,050,000 IQD
Average Salary
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events
Average Salary
All Jobs

The average salary for Advertising / Grapic Design / Events is 6% less than that of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison Between Advertising / Grapic Design / Events and Advertising / Grapic Design / Events monthly Iraq
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Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Al-Basrah2,180,000 IQD
Al-Mawsil1,850,000 IQD
An-Najaf2,100,000 IQD
Baghdad2,260,000 IQD
Irbil2,010,000 IQD
Kirkuk1,940,000 IQD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Iraq earn 15% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

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 for Advertising / Grapic Design / Events in Iraq?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,710,000 IQD and 2,010,000 IQD. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your 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 salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Advertising / Grapic Design / Events in Iraq is ranges from 1,390,000 IQD to 2,010,000 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 in 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 of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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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