How much does a builder make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 726 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,706
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 144 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 | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 48. Bulgaria estimate | $8,820 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $8,706 |
| 50. Chile estimate | $8,651 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerPAB 8,610
- StonemasonPAB 8,422
- Concrete finisherPAB 8,798
- CarpenterPAB 8,270
- Tent builderPAB 8,447
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 726 a month, PAB 8,706 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,126 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 10,630.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $8,706 in Panama, 13.2 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: PAB 8,706 a year against PAB 8,610 for a bricklayer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate