Average Events Director Salary in Iraq for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Events 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 an Events Director Make in Iraq?

An Events Director working in Iraq will typically earn around 43,438,200 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 21,241,100 IQD to the highest average salary of 67,798,800 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
43,438,200 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
3,619,850 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
21,241,100 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,770,091 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
67,798,800 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
5,649,900 IQD

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

Events 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 Events Director Salaries in Iraq

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Events Director can earn between 21,241,100 IQD and 67,798,800 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 Events Director in Iraq is 44,280,500 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 44,280,500 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 44,280,500 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 Events Director salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 29,519,900 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 29,519,900 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 57,118,900 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 57,118,900 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.

Events 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 events 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. An Events Director in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 25,200,800 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Events Director salary would increase to 32,398,700 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Events Director, the average salary would be 44,760,700 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 55,440,900 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Events Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 59,398,900 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Events Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 63,360,300 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
25,200,800 IQD
2-5 Years +29%
32,398,700 IQD
5-10 Years +38%
44,760,700 IQD
10-15 Years +24%
55,440,900 IQD
15-20 Years +7%
59,398,900 IQD
20+ Years +7%
63,360,300 IQD

Events 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 an Events 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.

  • High School. An Events Director in Iraq with a high school education can earn an average salary of 31,559,900 IQD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Events Director in Iraq with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 36,121,000 IQD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Events Director in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 48,721,100 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. An Events Director in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 61,199,900 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
31,559,900 IQD
Certificate or Diploma +15%
36,121,000 IQD
Bachelor's Degree +35%
48,721,100 IQD
Master's Degree +26%
61,199,900 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.

Events 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 events director will earn an average of 45,599,600 IQD, while a female events director will earn around 40,079,600 IQD.

This means that a male events director earns approximately 14% more than a female events director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
45,599,600 IQD
Female -14%
40,079,600 IQD

Events 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 an Events Director in Iraq is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Events Director 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%

Events 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.

An Events Director is a high bonus based job, with 79% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

21% 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
79%
No Bonus
21%

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 Events Director

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

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,318,900 IQD
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 32,280,500 IQD
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,238,200 IQD
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,520,800 IQD
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,558,300 IQD
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 39,718,900 IQD
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,679,700 IQD
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,839,200 IQD
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 26,880,900 IQD
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,321,400 IQD
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,879,000 IQD
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,718,600 IQD
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,841,800 IQD
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,760,500 IQD
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,001,200 IQD
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,558,300 IQD
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,639,900 IQD
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,720,200 IQD
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,760,200 IQD
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 26,639,300 IQD
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,079,800 IQD
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,720,200 IQD
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,480,300 IQD
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,958,500 IQD
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,960,400 IQD
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,159,700 IQD
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,598,500 IQD
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,321,400 IQD
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,760,200 IQD
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,841,200 IQD
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 26,040,800 IQD
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,841,400 IQD
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,800,300 IQD
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,601,100 IQD
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,239,000 IQD
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 33,119,100 IQD
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,638,700 IQD
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,678,200 IQD
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,678,200 IQD
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 26,399,200 IQD
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 13,561,900 IQD
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,960,700 IQD
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,439,300 IQD
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,320,700 IQD
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,799,900 IQD
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,159,200 IQD
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 29,278,200 IQD
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,480,300 IQD
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,480,300 IQD
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,721,300 IQD
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,121,400 IQD
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,601,100 IQD
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,478,100 IQD
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,678,200 IQD
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,640,500 IQD
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,159,900 IQD
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,679,900 IQD
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,561,900 IQD
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,321,100 IQD
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,159,700 IQD
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,480,300 IQD
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,519,400 IQD
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,440,400 IQD
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,679,900 IQD
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,280,700 IQD
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,280,700 IQD
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,278,100 IQD
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,278,100 IQD
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,800,300 IQD
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,919,300 IQD
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,559,900 IQD
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 32,161,000 IQD
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,561,400 IQD
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 10,978,600 IQD
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,039,100 IQD
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,001,200 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 43,321,300 IQD
Al-Mawsil 39,119,300 IQD
An-Najaf 43,438,200 IQD
Baghdad 45,839,700 IQD
Irbil 41,761,800 IQD
Kirkuk 39,241,100 IQD

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