Median pay by city, sector, and role — derived from real job postings. Updated July 2026.
The median monthly salary across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region is 600,000 IQD, based on 25,974 job postings. Most advertised roles pay between 500,000 IQD and 750,000 IQD per month.
| International | 800,000 IQD |
| Private | 600,000 IQD |
| Public | 525,000 IQD |
| NGO | 500,000 IQD |
| Civil Engineer | 1,000,000 IQD |
| Architect | 1,000,000 IQD |
| Sales Manager | 1,000,000 IQD |
| Project Manager | 1,000,000 IQD |
| Agricultural Engineer | 1,000,000 IQD |
| HSE Officer | 1,000,000 IQD |
| Operations Manager | 900,000 IQD |