Average Art Lead Salary in Iraq for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Art Lead salary for 2024 in Iraq and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Iraqi dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the IQD currency code instead of the currency symbol ع.د.

How Much Does an Art Lead Make in Iraq?

An Art Lead working in Iraq will typically earn around 30,600,900 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,038,300 IQD to the highest average salary of 48,601,200 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
30,600,900 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
2,550,075 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
14,038,300 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,169,858 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
48,601,200 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
4,050,100 IQD

These are average salaries for an Art Lead in Iraq and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Art Lead to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Art Lead salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Art Lead Salaries in Iraq

So we've looked at the average salaries an Art Lead will earn in Iraq. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Art Lead can earn between 14,038,300 IQD and 48,601,200 IQD on average in Iraq. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Art Lead in Iraq is 33,001,000 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 33,001,000 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 33,001,000 IQD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Art Lead salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 21,121,400 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 21,121,400 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 44,040,700 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 44,040,700 IQD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Art Lead Salary by Experience Level in Iraq

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average art lead salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Art Lead in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 15,960,700 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Art Lead salary would increase to 21,361,700 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Art Lead, the average salary would be 31,440,200 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 38,399,900 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Art Lead with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 41,878,100 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Art Lead with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 45,361,500 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
15,960,700 IQD
2-5 Years +34%
21,361,700 IQD
5-10 Years +48%
31,440,200 IQD
10-15 Years +22%
38,399,900 IQD
15-20 Years +9%
41,878,100 IQD
20+ Years +8%
45,361,500 IQD

Art Lead Salary by Education Level in Iraq

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Art Lead in Iraq based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Art Lead in Iraq with a high school education can earn an average salary of 19,558,300 IQD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Art Lead in Iraq with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 23,040,200 IQD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Art Lead in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 33,360,800 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. An Art Lead in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 43,800,600 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
19,558,300 IQD
Certificate or Diploma +18%
23,040,200 IQD
Bachelor's Degree +45%
33,360,800 IQD
Master's Degree +31%
43,800,600 IQD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Iraq is around 10,200,000 to 30,700,000 IQD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Art Lead Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Iraq, a male art lead will earn an average of 33,841,700 IQD, while a female art lead will earn around 27,241,100 IQD.

This means that a male art lead earns approximately 24% more than a female art lead for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
33,841,700 IQD
Female -24%
27,241,100 IQD

Art Lead Average Pay Raise in Iraq

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Art Lead in Iraq is around 11% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Iraq is around 7% every 20 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Art Lead in Iraq can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Iraq for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Iraq.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

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

Art Lead Bonus and Incentive Rates in Iraq

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Art Lead is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Iraq earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
26,399,200 IQD
Private Sector -15%
23,040,200 IQD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Art Lead

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Art Lead in Iraq.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,520,800 IQD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,999,200 IQD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,321,100 IQD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,280,700 IQD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,838,200 IQD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,119,100 IQD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,200,800 IQD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 29,881,100 IQD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,280,300 IQD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,078,800 IQD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,281,100 IQD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,918,700 IQD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,878,400 IQD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,038,300 IQD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 29,641,500 IQD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 28,801,400 IQD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,561,800 IQD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,880,300 IQD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,841,900 IQD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,919,400 IQD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,280,300 IQD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 19,558,300 IQD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,998,600 IQD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,001,200 IQD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,679,100 IQD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,878,400 IQD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,241,100 IQD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 25,321,400 IQD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,238,200 IQD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,079,500 IQD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 23,520,800 IQD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,960,700 IQD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,479,600 IQD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,719,900 IQD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,400,800 IQD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,119,100 IQD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,320,700 IQD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,921,600 IQD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,441,600 IQD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 32,038,500 IQD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,961,700 IQD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 30,001,600 IQD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 40,799,600 IQD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,960,800 IQD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,998,200 IQD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,361,500 IQD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,479,000 IQD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,081,400 IQD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 24,718,600 IQD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,561,800 IQD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 16,561,800 IQD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,760,500 IQD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,359,600 IQD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,999,200 IQD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 27,841,200 IQD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 13,679,300 IQD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,841,600 IQD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,238,200 IQD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,038,100 IQD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,518,900 IQD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 15,001,200 IQD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,679,400 IQD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,280,500 IQD
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 26,399,200 IQD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,400,600 IQD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,760,500 IQD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 11,856,900 IQD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 12,841,200 IQD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 14,760,200 IQD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,800,600 IQD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 22,321,900 IQD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 18,121,700 IQD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 22,198,500 IQD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 21,961,700 IQD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 20,999,200 IQD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Iraq, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Al-Basrah 30,841,400 IQD
Al-Mawsil 26,399,200 IQD
An-Najaf 29,519,900 IQD
Baghdad 32,519,500 IQD
Irbil 28,919,800 IQD
Kirkuk 27,241,100 IQD

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