UI/UX Designer Salary in Erbil, Iraq
In Erbil, mid‑level UI/UX designers earn around the local average salary. Salaries can reach 1,725,000 per year. Housing costs and wages influence net purchasing power.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
ع.د1,000,000 to ع.د1,400,000
Average (per year)
ع.د1,200,000
Fresh graduates work in digital agencies or startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
ع.د1,400,000 to ع.د2,050,000
Average (per year)
ع.د1,725,000
Mid-level designers work for international companies, telecoms, or fintech firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
ع.د2,050,000 to ع.د2,800,000
Average (per year)
ع.د2,425,000
Senior designers lead teams for larger employers or consult for NGOs.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
ع.د2,800,000+
Principal and lead designers work with multinational clients or direct large projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
ع.د8000 - ع.د12500
per hour
Mid-level
ع.د12500 - ع.د21000
per hour
Senior
ع.د21000 - ع.د30500
per hour
The median salary in Erbil differs from the national average for UI/UX designers. Living expenses vary across regions.