How much does an airline pilot make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,370 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,450
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $16,900 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $16,450 |
| 54. Chile estimate | $15,450 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerPAB 12,860
- Ship pilotPAB 12,060
- Air traffic controllerPAB 16,110
- Air traffic safety technicianPAB 11,470
- Wind technicianPAB 9,853
- Technical aidePAB 11,260
- Electrical technicianPAB 11,790
- Electronics engineering technicianPAB 11,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,370 a month, PAB 16,450 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 12,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 21,830.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $16,450 in Panama, 12.0 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: PAB 16,450 a year against PAB 12,860 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate