Average Construction Project Manager Salary in Iraq for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Project Manager 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 Construction Project Manager Make in Iraq?

A Construction Project Manager working in Iraq will typically earn around 42,959,900 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,799,400 IQD to the highest average salary of 68,281,500 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
42,959,900 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
3,579,991 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
19,799,400 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,649,950 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
68,281,500 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
5,690,125 IQD

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

Construction Project Manager 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 Construction Project Manager Salaries in Iraq

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Project Manager can earn between 19,799,400 IQD and 68,281,500 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 Construction Project Manager in Iraq is 46,438,700 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 46,438,700 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 46,438,700 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 Construction Project Manager salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 29,761,800 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 29,761,800 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 61,919,600 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 61,919,600 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.

Construction Project Manager 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 construction project manager 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 Construction Project Manager in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 22,441,700 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Project Manager salary would increase to 30,001,600 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Project Manager, the average salary would be 44,280,500 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 54,000,800 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Project Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 58,798,900 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Project Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 63,719,600 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
22,441,700 IQD
2-5 Years +34%
30,001,600 IQD
5-10 Years +48%
44,280,500 IQD
10-15 Years +22%
54,000,800 IQD
15-20 Years +9%
58,798,900 IQD
20+ Years +8%
63,719,600 IQD

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

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Project Manager in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 26,040,800 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Project Manager in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 50,398,300 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
26,040,800 IQD
Master's Degree +93%
50,398,300 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.

Construction Project Manager 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 construction project manager will earn an average of 47,519,800 IQD, while a female construction project manager will earn around 38,399,900 IQD.

This means that a male construction project manager earns approximately 24% more than a female construction project manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
47,519,800 IQD
Female -24%
38,399,900 IQD

Construction Project Manager 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 Construction Project Manager in Iraq is around 9% every 24 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 = ( 9 ÷ 24 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Construction Project Manager in Iraq can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% 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%

Construction Project Manager 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 Construction Project Manager is a high bonus based job, with 82% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

18% 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
82%
No Bonus
18%

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 Construction Project Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Project Manager in Iraq.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 10,475,000 IQD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 7,967,200 IQD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 12,481,200 IQD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 7,174,700 IQD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 11,161,300 IQD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 35,640,500 IQD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 10,618,800 IQD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 8,401,800 IQD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 33,240,500 IQD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 9,025,900 IQD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 10,057,900 IQD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 22,681,800 IQD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 11,734,300 IQD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 7,140,500 IQD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 9,720,400 IQD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 19,921,600 IQD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 9,191,000 IQD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 13,319,300 IQD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 14,760,200 IQD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 20,760,500 IQD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 42,119,100 IQD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 8,159,800 IQD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 42,601,100 IQD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 40,799,600 IQD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 31,081,900 IQD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 25,440,400 IQD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 24,478,500 IQD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 23,040,200 IQD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 33,001,000 IQD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 15,599,800 IQD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 16,079,800 IQD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 22,441,700 IQD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 8,771,100 IQD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 10,018,700 IQD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 9,804,400 IQD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 8,902,700 IQD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 6,947,800 IQD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 8,471,700 IQD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 8,218,100 IQD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 7,583,100 IQD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 7,067,300 IQD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 9,133,400 IQD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 8,590,400 IQD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 26,158,200 IQD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 10,102,100 IQD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 17,758,500 IQD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 12,239,700 IQD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 10,440,100 IQD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 23,759,100 IQD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 8,242,900 IQD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 15,238,200 IQD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 9,094,100 IQD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 13,079,500 IQD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 6,840,100 IQD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 7,499,500 IQD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 8,004,700 IQD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 7,993,600 IQD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 7,081,500 IQD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 10,572,800 IQD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 11,173,600 IQD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 27,960,400 IQD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 7,393,200 IQD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 8,206,100 IQD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 6,274,900 IQD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 10,739,300 IQD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 8,218,100 IQD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 7,115,800 IQD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 12,481,200 IQD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 12,481,200 IQD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 7,404,700 IQD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 7,882,800 IQD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 6,754,900 IQD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 6,407,600 IQD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 6,768,400 IQD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 8,926,700 IQD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 19,200,400 IQD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 29,399,100 IQD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 15,238,200 IQD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 15,719,900 IQD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 7,488,800 IQD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 8,290,700 IQD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 7,259,000 IQD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 7,750,400 IQD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 21,841,900 IQD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 36,960,300 IQD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 11,425,300 IQD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 9,142,700 IQD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 9,262,300 IQD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 33,481,400 IQD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 33,481,400 IQD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 8,029,300 IQD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 7,967,200 IQD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 27,960,400 IQD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 7,211,600 IQD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 9,841,900 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 45,419,600 IQD
Al-Mawsil 38,099,500 IQD
An-Najaf 44,279,600 IQD
Baghdad 46,019,700 IQD
Irbil 40,259,650 IQD
Kirkuk 39,539,800 IQD

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