Average Department Manager Salary in Iraq for 2024

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

A Department Manager working in Iraq will typically earn around 35,279,300 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 16,561,800 IQD to the highest average salary of 55,678,400 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
35,279,300 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
2,939,941 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
16,561,800 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,380,150 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
55,678,400 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
4,639,866 IQD

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

Department 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 Department Manager Salaries in Iraq

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Department Manager can earn between 16,561,800 IQD and 55,678,400 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 Department Manager in Iraq is 37,318,700 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 37,318,700 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 37,318,700 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 Department Manager salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 24,239,000 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 24,239,000 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 49,318,100 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 49,318,100 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.

Department 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 department 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 Department Manager in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 19,078,500 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Department Manager salary would increase to 26,280,300 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Department Manager, the average salary would be 37,441,100 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 45,719,900 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Department Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 48,239,000 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Department Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 52,558,300 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
19,078,500 IQD
2-5 Years +38%
26,280,300 IQD
5-10 Years +42%
37,441,100 IQD
10-15 Years +22%
45,719,900 IQD
15-20 Years +6%
48,239,000 IQD
20+ Years +9%
52,558,300 IQD

Department 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 Department 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.

  • High School. A Department Manager in Iraq with a high school education can earn an average salary of 23,638,700 IQD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Department Manager in Iraq with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 27,479,000 IQD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Department Manager in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 40,079,600 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. A Department Manager in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 52,558,300 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
23,638,700 IQD
Certificate or Diploma +17%
27,479,000 IQD
Bachelor's Degree +45%
40,079,600 IQD
Master's Degree +31%
52,558,300 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.

Department 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 department manager will earn an average of 38,281,500 IQD, while a female department manager will earn around 32,758,100 IQD.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
38,281,500 IQD
Female -17%
32,758,100 IQD

Department 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 Department Manager in Iraq is around 12% every 19 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 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Department Manager in Iraq can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Department 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 Department Manager is a high bonus based job, with 80% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

20% 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
80%
No Bonus
20%

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 Department Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
Account Coordinator Executive and Management 24,359,000 IQD
Account Director Executive and Management 30,001,600 IQD
Account Executive Executive and Management 27,960,400 IQD
Account Manager Executive and Management 26,520,600 IQD
Administration Manager Executive and Management 27,960,400 IQD
Administration Officer Executive and Management 14,880,300 IQD
Administration Supervisor Executive and Management 23,399,000 IQD
Administrative Clerk Executive and Management 11,076,200 IQD
Administrative Officer Executive and Management 11,267,200 IQD
Area Director Executive and Management 25,801,200 IQD
Area Manager Executive and Management 26,759,500 IQD
Asset Protection Associate Executive and Management 31,559,900 IQD
Assistant Director Executive and Management 28,439,500 IQD
Assistant General Manager Executive and Management 32,161,000 IQD
Assistant Manager Executive and Management 30,961,800 IQD
Assistant Managing Director Executive and Management 33,961,700 IQD
Assistant Operations Manager Executive and Management 32,519,500 IQD
Assistant Project Manager Executive and Management 29,399,100 IQD
Assistant Section Head Executive and Management 24,478,500 IQD
Assistant to CEO Executive and Management 27,001,700 IQD
Assistant Vice President Executive and Management 32,879,500 IQD
Associate Account Director Executive and Management 30,360,800 IQD
Associate Director Executive and Management 29,641,500 IQD
Bid Manager Executive and Management 33,481,400 IQD
Branch Manager Executive and Management 32,161,000 IQD
Business Development Manager Executive and Management 38,158,300 IQD
Business Operations Associate Executive and Management 30,479,000 IQD
Business Operations Lead Executive and Management 31,559,900 IQD
Campaign Manager Executive and Management 33,961,700 IQD
Catering Coordinator Executive and Management 17,879,000 IQD
Catering Manager Executive and Management 29,161,000 IQD
CEO Executive and Management 56,760,200 IQD
Chairman of The Board Executive and Management 56,520,500 IQD
Chairman Office Manager Executive and Management 37,201,700 IQD
Chief Commercial Officer Executive and Management 42,959,900 IQD
Chief Corporate Officer Executive and Management 48,239,000 IQD
Chief Executive Officer Executive and Management 56,280,700 IQD
Chief Financial Officer Executive and Management 54,000,800 IQD
Chief Investment Officer Executive and Management 42,000,700 IQD
Chief of Staff Executive and Management 27,118,300 IQD
Chief Operating Officer Executive and Management 42,359,400 IQD
Chief Risk Officer Executive and Management 35,398,900 IQD
Client Account Manager Executive and Management 33,841,700 IQD
Client Accounts Officer Executive and Management 28,560,900 IQD
Client Services Manager Executive and Management 37,441,100 IQD
Commercial Director Executive and Management 40,921,600 IQD
Commercial Manager Executive and Management 33,721,200 IQD
Commercial Project Manager Executive and Management 32,519,500 IQD
Commodity Broker Executive and Management 24,718,600 IQD
COO Executive and Management 42,719,800 IQD
Corporate Affairs Executive Executive and Management 34,078,800 IQD
Corporate Compliance Director Executive and Management 36,841,600 IQD
Corporate Director Executive and Management 38,760,100 IQD
Corporate Officer Executive and Management 26,520,600 IQD
Corporate Partnerships Officer Executive and Management 27,841,200 IQD
Country Manager Executive and Management 45,239,100 IQD
Department Head Executive and Management 35,159,900 IQD
Department Supervisor Executive and Management 30,479,000 IQD
Deputy Director Executive and Management 40,199,100 IQD
Deputy Manager Executive and Management 42,000,700 IQD
Director Executive and Management 43,680,700 IQD
Director of Accreditation Executive and Management 37,800,500 IQD
Director of Catering Services Executive and Management 34,078,800 IQD
Director of Client Services Executive and Management 37,441,100 IQD
Director of Facilities Management Executive and Management 31,320,700 IQD
Director of Operations Executive and Management 39,718,900 IQD
Director of Process Simplification Executive and Management 30,119,100 IQD
Director of Product Management Executive and Management 38,760,100 IQD
Director of Project Management Executive and Management 40,679,700 IQD
Director of Revenue Management Executive and Management 35,640,500 IQD
Director of Training and Development Executive and Management 36,960,300 IQD
Distribution Manager Executive and Management 39,600,100 IQD
Division Manager Executive and Management 35,039,300 IQD
Duty Manager Executive and Management 32,398,700 IQD
Engagement Manager Executive and Management 39,241,100 IQD
Executive Director Executive and Management 57,239,200 IQD
Executive Manager Executive and Management 48,119,900 IQD
Franchise Manager Executive and Management 50,398,300 IQD
General Manager Executive and Management 45,361,500 IQD
Global Master Data Manager Executive and Management 40,199,100 IQD
Global Technical Lead Executive and Management 26,880,900 IQD
Head of Investment Executive and Management 39,960,800 IQD
Head of Middle Office Executive and Management 37,201,700 IQD
Head of Projects Executive and Management 39,119,300 IQD
Head of Strategy Executive and Management 44,280,500 IQD
Head of Supply Chain Executive and Management 36,121,000 IQD
Head of Sustainability Executive and Management 33,240,500 IQD
Housing Manager Executive and Management 30,001,600 IQD
HSE Manager Executive and Management 32,639,300 IQD
Key Account Manager Executive and Management 30,961,800 IQD
Knowledge Manager Executive and Management 37,318,700 IQD
Location Manager Executive and Management 37,318,700 IQD
Logistics Executive Executive and Management 28,439,500 IQD
Logistics Manager Executive and Management 28,439,500 IQD
Management Consultant Executive and Management 30,841,400 IQD
Management Executive Executive and Management 41,399,600 IQD
Manager Executive and Management 39,481,900 IQD
Managing Director Executive and Management 46,921,300 IQD
MIS Executive Executive and Management 36,960,300 IQD
Ocean Services Manager Executive and Management 39,241,100 IQD
Operational Manager Executive and Management 41,520,800 IQD
Operations Analyst Executive and Management 34,799,800 IQD
Operations Assistant Executive and Management 29,041,200 IQD
Operations Director Executive and Management 41,761,800 IQD
Operations Executive Executive and Management 43,438,200 IQD
Operations Manager Executive and Management 44,161,600 IQD
Operations Supervisor Executive and Management 36,001,200 IQD
Planning Director Executive and Management 41,520,800 IQD
PMO Manager Executive and Management 37,561,000 IQD
Policy Administration Executive Executive and Management 31,201,500 IQD
Private Sector Executive Executive and Management 32,879,500 IQD
Product Development Manager Executive and Management 40,079,600 IQD
Product Executive Executive and Management 32,398,700 IQD
Production Executive Executive and Management 39,718,900 IQD
Production Manager Executive and Management 37,561,000 IQD
Production Supervisor Executive and Management 31,678,800 IQD
Program Director Executive and Management 40,799,600 IQD
Program Manager Executive and Management 39,119,300 IQD
Programme Coordinator Executive and Management 28,560,900 IQD
Project Control Manager Executive and Management 39,358,400 IQD
Project Coordinator Executive and Management 23,280,700 IQD
Project Management Officer Executive and Management 28,439,500 IQD
Project Manager Executive and Management 29,641,500 IQD
Project Portfolio Manager Executive and Management 32,280,500 IQD
Quality Manager Executive and Management 32,038,500 IQD
R/D Director Executive and Management 34,198,600 IQD
Regional Director Executive and Management 54,600,600 IQD
Regional Manager Executive and Management 37,919,200 IQD
Relationship Manager Executive and Management 39,481,900 IQD
Retail District Manager Executive and Management 27,721,300 IQD
Revenue Manager Executive and Management 29,161,000 IQD
Risk and Capital Manager Executive and Management 42,479,000 IQD
Risk Officer Executive and Management 28,560,900 IQD
Safety Manager Executive and Management 28,679,900 IQD
Section Head Executive and Management 28,560,900 IQD
Service Manager Executive and Management 30,600,900 IQD
Shift Supervisor Executive and Management 22,681,800 IQD
Solutions Manager Executive and Management 27,601,100 IQD
Supervisor Executive and Management 24,599,500 IQD
Supply Chain Manager Executive and Management 39,600,100 IQD
Surveyor Executive and Management 27,601,100 IQD
Technical Director Executive and Management 36,841,600 IQD
Technical Manager Executive and Management 36,480,500 IQD
Territory Manager Executive and Management 39,001,000 IQD
Validation Manager Executive and Management 32,879,500 IQD
Vice President Executive and Management 48,360,600 IQD
Zone Manager Executive and Management 41,878,100 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 35,640,500 IQD
Al-Mawsil 32,398,700 IQD
An-Najaf 35,521,100 IQD
Baghdad 38,158,300 IQD
Irbil 34,679,400 IQD
Kirkuk 32,161,000 IQD

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