Salaries in state-owned petrochemical firms remain within
government-approved ceilings, with regular oversight by the Supreme Audit Court
and other supervisory bodies. In some cases, payslips show gross amounts
exceeding the cap due to accounting procedures, but deductions are applied
before final payments to keep them below the legal limit, it added.
Industry officials noted that misinterpretations of these accounting
practices have fueled misconceptions about alleged high salaries. They warned
that fixed wage caps, while intended to ensure fairness, risk creating
long-term challenges in workforce management, especially in operational
sectors.
Despite the debate, the petrochemical sector remains one of the most
transparent industries in Iran, with compensation processes fully regulated and
audited, the report said.