Average Corporate Sous Chef Salary in Iraq for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Corporate Sous Chef 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 Corporate Sous Chef Make in Iraq?

A Corporate Sous Chef working in Iraq will typically earn around 22,441,700 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 12,121,000 IQD to the highest average salary of 33,961,700 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
22,441,700 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
1,870,141 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
12,121,000 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,010,083 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
33,961,700 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
2,830,141 IQD

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

Corporate Sous Chef 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 Corporate Sous Chef Salaries in Iraq

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Corporate Sous Chef can earn between 12,121,000 IQD and 33,961,700 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 Corporate Sous Chef in Iraq is 20,639,100 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 20,639,100 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 20,639,100 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 Corporate Sous Chef salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 14,760,200 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 14,760,200 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 25,079,200 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 25,079,200 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.

Corporate Sous Chef 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 corporate sous chef 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 Corporate Sous Chef in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 14,038,300 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Corporate Sous Chef salary would increase to 17,758,500 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Corporate Sous Chef, the average salary would be 23,520,800 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 27,601,100 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Corporate Sous Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 30,600,900 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Corporate Sous Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 32,519,500 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
14,038,300 IQD
2-5 Years +26%
17,758,500 IQD
5-10 Years +32%
23,520,800 IQD
10-15 Years +18%
27,601,100 IQD
15-20 Years +11%
30,600,900 IQD
20+ Years +6%
32,519,500 IQD

Corporate Sous Chef 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 Corporate Sous Chef 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. A Corporate Sous Chef in Iraq with a high school education can earn an average salary of 19,558,300 IQD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Corporate Sous Chef in Iraq with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 30,479,000 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
19,558,300 IQD
Certificate or Diploma +56%
30,479,000 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.

Corporate Sous Chef 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 corporate sous chef will earn an average of 23,399,000 IQD, while a female corporate sous chef will earn around 21,121,400 IQD.

This means that a male corporate sous chef earns approximately 11% more than a female corporate sous chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
23,399,000 IQD
Female -11%
21,121,400 IQD

Corporate Sous Chef 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 Corporate Sous Chef in Iraq is around 9% every 21 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 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Corporate Sous Chef 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%

Corporate Sous Chef 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 Corporate Sous Chef is a low bonus based job, with 47% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

53% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
47%
No Bonus
53%

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 Corporate Sous Chef

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Corporate Sous Chef in Iraq.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,824,400 IQD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,801,800 IQD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,118,700 IQD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,481,400 IQD
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,601,600 IQD
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,887,700 IQD
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,320,700 IQD
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,713,800 IQD
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,239,400 IQD
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,600,600 IQD
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,177,900 IQD
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,319,300 IQD
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,919,400 IQD
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,411,800 IQD
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,679,800 IQD
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,531,500 IQD
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,886,200 IQD
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,971,500 IQD
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,860,600 IQD
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,400,600 IQD
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,434,700 IQD
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,719,900 IQD
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,290,700 IQD
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,598,500 IQD
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,984,300 IQD
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,073,200 IQD
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,960,700 IQD
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,497,300 IQD
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,478,900 IQD
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,278,200 IQD
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,561,900 IQD
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,198,300 IQD
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,799,000 IQD
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,320,700 IQD
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,001,000 IQD
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,721,900 IQD
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,737,100 IQD
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,519,900 IQD
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,907,600 IQD
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,057,900 IQD
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,880,300 IQD
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,359,600 IQD
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,280,500 IQD
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,159,200 IQD
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,595,000 IQD
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,477,100 IQD
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,488,800 IQD
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,960,700 IQD
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,079,800 IQD
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,238,200 IQD
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,840,100 IQD
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,958,500 IQD
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,361,500 IQD
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,958,500 IQD
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,639,900 IQD
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,561,900 IQD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,798,900 IQD
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,000,900 IQD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,759,100 IQD
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,039,000 IQD
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,761,800 IQD
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,599,500 IQD
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,239,400 IQD
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,680,400 IQD
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,041,200 IQD
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,561,900 IQD
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,840,100 IQD
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,669,900 IQD
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,372,400 IQD
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,517,400 IQD
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,519,700 IQD
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 26,280,300 IQD
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,344,200 IQD
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,958,500 IQD
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,481,200 IQD
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 49,919,200 IQD
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,046,100 IQD
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,528,200 IQD
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,745,700 IQD
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 44,519,300 IQD
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,360,800 IQD
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,079,200 IQD
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,460,900 IQD
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,212,200 IQD
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,238,200 IQD
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,411,800 IQD
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,561,900 IQD
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,760,200 IQD
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,457,900 IQD
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,321,400 IQD
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,958,200 IQD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,650,700 IQD
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,319,300 IQD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,001,200 IQD
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,301,600 IQD
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,878,200 IQD
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,721,900 IQD
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,172,900 IQD
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,360,800 IQD
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,919,800 IQD
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,121,700 IQD
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,239,400 IQD
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,361,700 IQD
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,918,100 IQD
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,760,200 IQD
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,518,900 IQD
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,079,800 IQD
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,119,700 IQD
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,075,200 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 25,079,200 IQD
Al-Mawsil 20,159,800 IQD
An-Najaf 22,918,100 IQD
Baghdad 25,919,400 IQD
Irbil 22,558,900 IQD
Kirkuk 21,599,000 IQD

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