Average Employee Relations Practitioner Salary in Iraq for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Employee Relations Practitioner 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 Employee Relations Practitioner Make in Iraq?

An Employee Relations Practitioner working in Iraq will typically earn around 29,881,100 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 15,599,800 IQD to the highest average salary of 45,719,900 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
29,881,100 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
2,490,091 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
15,599,800 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,299,983 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
45,719,900 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
3,809,991 IQD

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

Employee Relations Practitioner 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 Employee Relations Practitioner Salaries in Iraq

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Employee Relations Practitioner can earn between 15,599,800 IQD and 45,719,900 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 Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq is 28,679,900 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 28,679,900 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 28,679,900 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 Employee Relations Practitioner salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 19,921,600 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 19,921,600 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 35,758,400 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 35,758,400 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.

Employee Relations Practitioner 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 employee relations practitioner 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 Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 17,640,500 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Employee Relations Practitioner salary would increase to 23,759,100 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Employee Relations Practitioner, the average salary would be 30,841,400 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 37,318,700 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Employee Relations Practitioner with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 40,799,600 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Employee Relations Practitioner with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 42,839,200 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
17,640,500 IQD
2-5 Years +34%
23,759,100 IQD
5-10 Years +30%
30,841,400 IQD
10-15 Years +21%
37,318,700 IQD
15-20 Years +9%
40,799,600 IQD
20+ Years +5%
42,839,200 IQD

Employee Relations Practitioner 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 Employee Relations Practitioner 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. An Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 24,958,800 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. An Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 34,561,900 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
24,958,800 IQD
Master's Degree +39%
34,561,900 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.

Employee Relations Practitioner 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 employee relations practitioner will earn an average of 32,280,500 IQD, while a female employee relations practitioner will earn around 28,439,500 IQD.

This means that a male employee relations practitioner earns approximately 14% more than a female employee relations practitioner for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
32,280,500 IQD
Female -14%
28,439,500 IQD

Employee Relations Practitioner 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 Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Employee Relations Practitioner 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 Employee Relations Practitioner is a moderate bonus based job, with 50% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

50% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
50%
No Bonus
50%

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 Employee Relations Practitioner

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Employee Relations Practitioner in Iraq.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 17,278,100 IQD
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 18,840,100 IQD
Benefits Manager Human Resources 31,919,300 IQD
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 19,200,400 IQD
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 44,280,500 IQD
Chief People Officer Human Resources 41,761,800 IQD
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 18,958,500 IQD
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 34,561,900 IQD
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 14,400,800 IQD
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 19,200,400 IQD
Compensation Manager Human Resources 32,161,000 IQD
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 41,878,100 IQD
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 27,361,200 IQD
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 19,678,200 IQD
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 40,199,100 IQD
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 23,759,100 IQD
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 30,240,200 IQD
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 11,891,900 IQD
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 27,841,200 IQD
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 26,639,300 IQD
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 27,241,100 IQD
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 24,359,000 IQD
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 20,038,100 IQD
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 26,158,200 IQD
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 28,078,900 IQD
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 19,921,600 IQD
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 26,280,300 IQD
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 28,200,200 IQD
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 26,520,600 IQD
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 20,038,100 IQD
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 12,958,200 IQD
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 19,678,200 IQD
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 12,721,300 IQD
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 16,198,300 IQD
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 18,239,400 IQD
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 25,919,400 IQD
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 21,361,700 IQD
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 43,198,900 IQD
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 27,118,300 IQD
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 27,841,200 IQD
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 19,078,500 IQD
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 35,159,900 IQD
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 38,158,300 IQD
Headhunter Human Resources 29,399,100 IQD
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 16,198,300 IQD
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 14,038,300 IQD
HRIS Manager Human Resources 24,239,000 IQD
HRIS Officer Human Resources 12,481,200 IQD
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 13,919,600 IQD
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 15,838,200 IQD
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 12,121,000 IQD
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 16,918,700 IQD
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 17,640,500 IQD
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 28,679,900 IQD
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 23,040,200 IQD
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 15,001,200 IQD
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 11,028,500 IQD
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 30,721,900 IQD
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 10,630,600 IQD
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 31,678,800 IQD
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 11,998,600 IQD
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 23,040,200 IQD
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 31,919,300 IQD
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 36,480,500 IQD
Human Resources Director Human Resources 41,761,800 IQD
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 29,161,000 IQD
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 20,038,100 IQD
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 38,521,100 IQD
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 15,599,800 IQD
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 28,560,900 IQD
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 16,198,300 IQD
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 25,561,400 IQD
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 33,841,700 IQD
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 21,719,900 IQD
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 15,001,200 IQD
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 28,560,900 IQD
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 37,919,200 IQD
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 34,561,900 IQD
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 25,919,400 IQD
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 32,280,500 IQD
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 32,398,700 IQD
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 14,639,900 IQD
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 34,319,800 IQD
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 14,639,900 IQD
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 31,678,800 IQD
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 35,039,300 IQD
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 18,001,100 IQD
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 13,319,300 IQD
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 16,439,200 IQD
People Development Officer Human Resources 19,678,200 IQD
Personnel Officer Human Resources 11,326,400 IQD
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 28,439,500 IQD
Records Clerk Human Resources 10,584,800 IQD
Records Manager Human Resources 17,278,100 IQD
Recruiter Human Resources 27,960,400 IQD
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 14,519,400 IQD
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 38,641,600 IQD
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 28,078,900 IQD
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 15,118,700 IQD
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 23,638,700 IQD
Research Associate Human Resources 13,441,600 IQD
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 29,519,900 IQD
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 37,561,000 IQD
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 21,841,900 IQD
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 17,879,000 IQD
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 18,001,100 IQD
Training Administrator Human Resources 16,079,800 IQD
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 35,398,900 IQD
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 30,240,200 IQD
Training Executive Human Resources 30,240,200 IQD
Training Manager Human Resources 35,640,500 IQD
Training Officer Human Resources 14,400,800 IQD
Training Specialist Human Resources 22,441,700 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 25,801,200 IQD
An-Najaf 30,001,600 IQD
Baghdad 31,201,500 IQD
Irbil 29,399,100 IQD
Kirkuk 28,919,800 IQD

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