Average Brand Director Salary in Iraq for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Brand Director 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 a Brand Director Make in Iraq?

A Brand Director working in Iraq will typically earn around 49,198,300 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 23,159,200 IQD to the highest average salary of 77,758,500 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
49,198,300 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
4,099,858 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
23,159,200 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,929,933 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
77,758,500 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
6,479,875 IQD

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

Brand Director 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 Brand Director Salaries in Iraq

So we've looked at the average salaries a Brand Director will earn in Iraq. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Brand Director can earn between 23,159,200 IQD and 77,758,500 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 a Brand Director in Iraq is 52,201,800 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 52,201,800 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 52,201,800 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 Brand Director salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 33,961,700 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 33,961,700 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 68,878,700 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 68,878,700 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.

Brand Director 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 brand director 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. A Brand Director in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 26,639,300 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Brand Director salary would increase to 36,841,600 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Brand Director, the average salary would be 52,438,500 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 63,840,300 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Brand Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,441,500 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Brand Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 73,440,100 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
26,639,300 IQD
2-5 Years +38%
36,841,600 IQD
5-10 Years +42%
52,438,500 IQD
10-15 Years +22%
63,840,300 IQD
15-20 Years +6%
67,441,500 IQD
20+ Years +9%
73,440,100 IQD

Brand Director 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 a Brand Director in Iraq based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Brand Director in Iraq with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 31,919,300 IQD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Brand Director in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 50,519,600 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. A Brand Director in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 70,199,400 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
31,919,300 IQD
Bachelor's Degree +58%
50,519,600 IQD
Master's Degree +39%
70,199,400 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.

Brand Director 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 brand director will earn an average of 53,639,100 IQD, while a female brand director will earn around 45,839,700 IQD.

This means that a male brand director earns approximately 17% more than a female brand director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
53,639,100 IQD
Female -17%
45,839,700 IQD

Brand Director 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 a Brand Director in Iraq is around 12% every 22 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 = ( 12 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Brand Director 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%

Brand Director 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.

A Brand Director is a high bonus based job, with 81% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

19% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

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 a Brand Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Brand Director in Iraq.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Handler Marketing 21,241,100 IQD
Affiliate Manager Marketing 27,601,100 IQD
Analytics Specialist Marketing 20,038,100 IQD
Assistant Brand Manager Marketing 28,919,800 IQD
Assistant Product Manager Marketing 30,600,900 IQD
Associate Marketing Manager Marketing 33,001,000 IQD
Associate Product Manager Marketing 33,481,400 IQD
Brand Ambassador Marketing 37,318,700 IQD
Brand Executive Marketing 43,438,200 IQD
Brand Manager Marketing 42,959,900 IQD
Business Analytics Specialist Marketing 20,518,900 IQD
Business Channel Manager Marketing 28,919,800 IQD
Business Intelligence Team Leader Marketing 29,161,000 IQD
Campaign Specialist Marketing 27,721,300 IQD
Chief Marketing Officer Marketing 46,319,900 IQD
Chief Product Officer Marketing 41,280,700 IQD
Communications Officer Marketing 14,400,800 IQD
Content Manager Marketing 24,841,800 IQD
Content Marketing Strategist Marketing 26,520,600 IQD
Copy Editer Marketing 17,640,500 IQD
Copy Writer Marketing 17,758,500 IQD
Creative Marketing Lead Marketing 27,960,400 IQD
Creative Writer Marketing 17,399,400 IQD
Digital Marketer Marketing 25,440,400 IQD
Digital Marketing Manager Marketing 35,159,900 IQD
Digital Marketing Strategist Marketing 34,441,600 IQD
Digital Media Specialist Marketing 29,519,900 IQD
Director of Marketing Marketing 46,680,900 IQD
Director of Research Marketing 33,961,700 IQD
eMarketing Manager Marketing 37,681,400 IQD
Event Marketing Marketing 35,159,900 IQD
Head of Executive Search Marketing 39,241,100 IQD
Key Affiliate Manager Marketing 34,441,600 IQD
Localization Manager Marketing 32,161,000 IQD
Market Development Executive Marketing 34,799,800 IQD
Market Development Manager Marketing 37,561,000 IQD
Market Research Analyst Marketing 30,721,900 IQD
Market Research Manager Marketing 33,481,400 IQD
Market Segmentation Director Marketing 34,198,600 IQD
Marketing Account Supervisor Marketing 27,601,100 IQD
Marketing Administrator Marketing 21,719,900 IQD
Marketing Advisor Marketing 26,880,900 IQD
Marketing Analyst Marketing 28,318,900 IQD
Marketing and Communications Officer Marketing 15,480,300 IQD
Marketing and Sales Head Marketing 44,519,300 IQD
Marketing Assistant Marketing 15,599,800 IQD
Marketing Associate Marketing 15,001,200 IQD
Marketing Communications Manager Marketing 31,800,300 IQD
Marketing Consultant Marketing 33,481,400 IQD
Marketing Coordinator Marketing 13,919,600 IQD
Marketing Director Marketing 46,680,900 IQD
Marketing Distribution Executive Marketing 35,279,300 IQD
Marketing Executive Marketing 35,039,300 IQD
Marketing Manager Marketing 48,239,000 IQD
Marketing Officer Marketing 15,238,200 IQD
Marketing Segment Manager Marketing 32,280,500 IQD
Marketing Specialist Marketing 23,399,000 IQD
Marketing Supervisor Marketing 26,639,300 IQD
Marketing Vice President Marketing 35,878,200 IQD
Marketing Writer Marketing 18,001,100 IQD
Online Marketing Analyst Marketing 25,801,200 IQD
Online Marketing Manager Marketing 32,161,000 IQD
Optimization Manager Marketing 29,041,200 IQD
Outbound Sales Marketing 20,518,900 IQD
Outreach Coordinator Marketing 18,720,200 IQD
Outreach Specialist Marketing 24,478,500 IQD
Product Development Marketing 30,479,000 IQD
Product Manager Marketing 35,279,300 IQD
Product Marketing Engineer Marketing 18,840,100 IQD
Product Marketing Executive Marketing 32,398,700 IQD
Product Marketing Manager Marketing 33,001,000 IQD
Product Researcher Marketing 18,121,700 IQD
Product Strategist Marketing 26,759,500 IQD
Product Strategy Researcher Marketing 25,321,400 IQD
Product Training Specialist Marketing 21,841,900 IQD
Project Manager Marketing 27,601,100 IQD
Publications Coordinator Marketing 15,960,700 IQD
Research Executive Marketing 32,161,000 IQD
Sales and Marketing Assistant Marketing 14,038,300 IQD
Sales and Marketing Coordinator Marketing 15,599,800 IQD
Sales and Marketing Director Marketing 46,199,800 IQD
Sales Director Marketing 44,040,700 IQD
Sales Management Support Marketing 15,238,200 IQD
Sales Manager Marketing 41,520,800 IQD
Search Marketing Strategist Marketing 38,878,700 IQD
Social Media Administrator Marketing 24,718,600 IQD
Social Media Specialist Marketing 24,478,500 IQD
Spaceman Analyst Marketing 14,400,800 IQD
Sponsorship Consultant Marketing 24,478,500 IQD
Team Leader Marketing 25,561,400 IQD
Telemarketer Marketing 12,841,200 IQD
Trade Marketing Executive Marketing 33,961,700 IQD
Trade Marketing Manager Marketing 34,319,800 IQD
Trade Marketing Professional Marketing 27,601,100 IQD
Trade Marketing Specialist Marketing 19,678,200 IQD
Web Analytics Manager Marketing 29,641,500 IQD
Web Content Manager Marketing 29,399,100 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 52,438,500 IQD
Al-Mawsil 45,239,100 IQD
An-Najaf 49,678,100 IQD
Baghdad 50,759,100 IQD
Irbil 44,878,500 IQD
Kirkuk 46,080,100 IQD

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