Average Forestry Supervisor Salary in Iraq for 2026
A forestry supervisor in Iraq earns about 19,078,500 IQD a year. That's 22% below the national average of 24,599,500 IQD.
Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Iraq sit around 10,116,200 IQD a year, while the very top stretches to 29,041,200 IQD. Everything on this page is in Iraqi dinar (IQD, symbol ع.د), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.
The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Iraq, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.
How much does a forestry supervisor make in Iraq?
A typical forestry supervisor working in Iraq brings home around 1,589,875 IQD a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 10,116,200 IQD, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 29,041,200 IQD for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.
The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior forestry supervisor working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.
How forestry supervisor pay ranges in Iraq
A good way to think about salary in Iraq is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all forestry supervisors in Iraq earn less than 18,001,100 IQD a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".
Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 12,600,600 IQD (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 22,081,800 IQD (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of forestry supervisors sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.
The very lowest reported salaries sit around 10,116,200 IQD. The highest stretch to 29,041,200 IQD, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.
Forestry supervisor pay by experience in Iraq
Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a forestry supervisor in Iraq, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical forestry supervisor salary changes as you move through the career ladder.
- 0-2 Years11,626,700 IQD
- 2-5 Years+23% from previous14,280,500 IQD
- 5-10 Years+42% from previous20,281,100 IQD
- 10-15 Years+17% from previous23,638,700 IQD
- 15-20 Years+10% from previous26,040,800 IQD
- 20+ Years+6% from previous27,479,000 IQD
The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 42%. That is the point at which a forestry supervisor typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.
Forestry supervisor pay by education in Iraq
Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving forestry supervisor pay in Iraq. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.
Below is the average forestry supervisor salary in Iraq broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.
- High School14,038,300 IQD
- Certificate or Diploma+14% from previous15,960,700 IQD
- Bachelor's Degree+31% from previous20,878,800 IQD
- Master's Degree+32% from previous27,479,000 IQD
Forestry supervisor gender pay gap in Iraq
The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Iraq is no exception. Male forestry supervisors in Iraq earn an average of 20,159,800 IQD a year, while female forestry supervisors earn around 17,278,100 IQD. That works out to a 17% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.
A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.
Forestry Supervisor gender pay gap
14%
Men earn this much more than women on average in Iraq.
Pay raises for a forestry supervisor in Iraq
Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.
A typical worker doing this role in Iraq sees a raise of about 9% every 21 months, which works out to roughly 5% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.
Across all jobs in Iraq, the national average raise is around 7% every 20 months.
By industry
Industries with the highest pay raises in Iraq:
- Banking
- Energy
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Travel2%
- Construction
- Education1%
By experience level
Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.
- Junior Level3% - 5%
- Mid-Career
- Senior Level
- Top Management
Forestry supervisor bonus rates in Iraq
Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.
23% of forestry supervisors in Iraq reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a forestry supervisor a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.
Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3% of base salary. The remaining 77% of forestry supervisors reported no bonus at all over the same period.
Which careers pay bonuses in Iraq
Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.
- Finance
- Architecture
- Sales
- Business Development
- Marketing / Advertising
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Customer Service
- Human Resources
- Construction
- Transport
- Hospitality
Forestry supervisor: public vs private sector pay
Public-sector pay in Iraq is about 15% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.
Public vs private pay gap
13%
Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Iraq on average.
Forestry supervisor salary by city in Iraq
Forestry supervisor pay is not even across Iraq. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.
- Baghdad
- Al-Basrah
- An-Najaf
- Irbil
- Kirkuk
- Al-Mawsil
| Location | Type | Average | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | City | 20,878,800 IQD | 22,558,900 IQD | 9,623,400-33,240,500 IQD |
| Al-Basrah | City | 19,200,400 IQD | 18,001,100 IQD | 10,152,200-29,161,000 IQD |
| An-Najaf | City | 18,840,100 IQD | 18,121,700 IQD | 9,816,600-28,919,800 IQD |
| Irbil | City | 18,001,100 IQD | 18,001,100 IQD | 8,975,900-27,841,200 IQD |
| Kirkuk | City | 18,001,100 IQD | 18,720,200 IQD | 8,664,400-28,318,900 IQD |
| Al-Mawsil | City | 15,838,200 IQD | 14,639,900 IQD | 8,568,100-24,000,900 IQD |
Forestry Supervisor in Iraq: FAQs
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How much does a forestry supervisor make per month in Iraq?
A forestry supervisor in Iraq earns about 1,589,875 IQD a month before tax, based on an annual average of 19,078,500 IQD.
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What's the salary range for a forestry supervisor in Iraq?
Entry-level forestry supervisors in Iraq start near 10,116,200 IQD. Top-end pay reaches around 29,041,200 IQD. The middle 50% of earners sit between 12,600,600 and 22,081,800 IQD.
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Is the median forestry supervisor salary in Iraq higher or lower than the average?
The median is 18,001,100 IQD, lower than the average of 19,078,500 IQD. Half of forestry supervisors in Iraq earn below the median, half earn above it.
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What's the gender pay gap for forestry supervisors in Iraq?
Men working as a forestry supervisor in Iraq earn around 17% more than women on average (20,159,800 vs 17,278,100 IQD a year).
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Do forestry supervisors in Iraq get bonuses?
About 23% of forestry supervisors in Iraq reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3% of base salary.
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Do forestry supervisors earn more in the public or private sector in Iraq?
In Iraq, the public sector pays a forestry supervisor about 15% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.
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How often do forestry supervisors in Iraq get a pay raise?
A forestry supervisor in Iraq sees a raise of around 9% every 21 months, equivalent to roughly 5% a year.