How much does a bus driver make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 708 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,495
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $8,770 |
| 51. Panama estimate | $8,495 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $8,290 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driverPAB 8,647
- Train driverPAB 11,750
- SignalmanPAB 10,250
- Motorcyle courierPAB 7,439
- Taxi driverPAB 7,100
- Farm equipment operatorPAB 8,153
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsPAB 9,266
- Crane operatorsPAB 9,918
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 708 a month, PAB 8,495 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,146 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 9,716.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $8,495 in Panama, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a train driver?
A train driver: PAB 11,750 a year against PAB 8,495 for a bus driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate