Average Geographer Salary in Iraq for 2024

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

A Geographer working in Iraq will typically earn around 28,679,900 IQD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 15,480,300 IQD to the highest average salary of 43,321,300 IQD.

Average Annual Salary
28,679,900 IQD
Average Monthly Salary
2,389,991 IQD

Lowest Annual Salary
15,480,300 IQD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,290,025 IQD

Highest Annual Salary
43,321,300 IQD
Highest Monthly Salary
3,610,108 IQD

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

Geographer 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 Geographer Salaries in Iraq

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Geographer can earn between 15,480,300 IQD and 43,321,300 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 Geographer in Iraq is 26,399,200 IQD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 26,399,200 IQD, and 50% of the population earn more than 26,399,200 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 Geographer salary in Iraq, 25% of the population are earning less than 18,840,100 IQD while 75% of the population earn more than 18,840,100 IQD.

75% of the population earn less than 32,038,500 IQD, and 25% of the population earn more than 32,038,500 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.

Geographer 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 geographer 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 Geographer in Iraq that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 18,001,100 IQD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Geographer salary would increase to 22,681,800 IQD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Geographer, the average salary would be 30,001,600 IQD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 35,279,300 IQD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Geographer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 39,001,000 IQD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Geographer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 41,520,800 IQD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
18,001,100 IQD
2-5 Years +26%
22,681,800 IQD
5-10 Years +32%
30,001,600 IQD
10-15 Years +18%
35,279,300 IQD
15-20 Years +11%
39,001,000 IQD
20+ Years +6%
41,520,800 IQD

Geographer 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 Geographer 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. A Geographer in Iraq with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 21,599,000 IQD.

  • Master's Degree. A Geographer in Iraq with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 28,801,400 IQD.

  • PhD. A Geographer in Iraq with a phd education can earn an average salary of 41,040,700 IQD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
21,599,000 IQD
Master's Degree +33%
28,801,400 IQD
PhD +42%
41,040,700 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.

Geographer 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 geographer will earn an average of 29,761,800 IQD, while a female geographer will earn around 27,001,700 IQD.

This means that a male geographer earns approximately 10% more than a female geographer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Iraq

Male
29,761,800 IQD
Female -10%
27,001,700 IQD

Geographer 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 Geographer in Iraq is around 10% every 20 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 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Geographer 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%

Geographer 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 Geographer is a low bonus based job, with 48% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

52% 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
48%
No Bonus
52%

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 Geographer

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 24,478,500 IQD
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 31,440,200 IQD
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 48,119,900 IQD
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 36,358,600 IQD
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 32,398,700 IQD
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 16,198,300 IQD
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 55,201,700 IQD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 45,599,600 IQD
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 32,519,500 IQD
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 36,001,200 IQD
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 33,599,200 IQD
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 51,598,300 IQD
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 22,081,800 IQD
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 39,241,100 IQD
Biologist Science and Technical Services 52,681,700 IQD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 20,518,900 IQD
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 52,438,500 IQD
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 52,078,500 IQD
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 24,958,800 IQD
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 23,520,800 IQD
Chemist Science and Technical Services 49,678,100 IQD
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 46,080,100 IQD
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 36,240,700 IQD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 55,678,400 IQD
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 42,959,900 IQD
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 41,638,700 IQD
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 32,398,700 IQD
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 39,241,100 IQD
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 56,158,300 IQD
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 42,119,100 IQD
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 42,601,100 IQD
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 16,918,700 IQD
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 33,001,000 IQD
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 43,321,300 IQD
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 21,719,900 IQD
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 24,478,500 IQD
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 53,040,100 IQD
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 18,359,600 IQD
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 18,359,600 IQD
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 22,198,500 IQD
Geologist Science and Technical Services 43,921,700 IQD
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 44,280,500 IQD
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 17,519,700 IQD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 40,799,600 IQD
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 56,520,500 IQD
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 36,358,600 IQD
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 35,279,300 IQD
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 30,961,800 IQD
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 26,158,200 IQD
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 22,441,700 IQD
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 36,841,600 IQD
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 16,799,900 IQD
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 36,718,100 IQD
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 24,718,600 IQD
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 15,719,900 IQD
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 36,960,300 IQD
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 41,520,800 IQD
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 32,639,300 IQD
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 40,079,600 IQD
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 23,520,800 IQD
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 22,681,800 IQD
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 39,718,900 IQD
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 42,239,100 IQD
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 56,158,300 IQD
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 38,641,600 IQD
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 38,760,100 IQD
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 57,118,900 IQD
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 35,279,300 IQD
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 32,161,000 IQD
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 34,799,800 IQD
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 48,961,500 IQD
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 58,441,700 IQD
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 44,398,300 IQD
Physicist Science and Technical Services 53,639,100 IQD
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 42,839,200 IQD
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 15,118,700 IQD
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 25,919,400 IQD
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 45,839,700 IQD
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 34,799,800 IQD
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 34,919,600 IQD
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 28,318,900 IQD
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 12,841,200 IQD
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 40,079,600 IQD
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 23,520,800 IQD
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 24,359,000 IQD
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 34,561,900 IQD
Scientist Science and Technical Services 40,199,100 IQD
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 23,878,400 IQD
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 16,439,200 IQD
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 21,719,900 IQD
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 40,321,500 IQD
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 38,878,700 IQD
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 32,879,500 IQD
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 23,759,100 IQD
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 17,399,400 IQD
Statistician Science and Technical Services 38,039,000 IQD
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 23,520,800 IQD
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 21,961,700 IQD
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 15,001,200 IQD
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 32,038,500 IQD
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 36,841,600 IQD
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 16,561,800 IQD
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 49,438,400 IQD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 24,000,900 IQD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 58,079,300 IQD
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 27,361,200 IQD
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 28,439,500 IQD
Technician Science and Technical Services 15,719,900 IQD
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 46,800,400 IQD
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 39,001,000 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 29,881,100 IQD
Al-Mawsil 26,280,300 IQD
An-Najaf 30,721,900 IQD
Baghdad 30,119,100 IQD
Irbil 29,161,000 IQD
Kirkuk 26,040,800 IQD

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