How much does a chef make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 738 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,860
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $9,105 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $8,860 |
| 54. Chile estimate | $8,326 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerPAB 9,063
- Set designerPAB 9,223
- Museum technicianPAB 9,175
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsPAB 10,260
- Legal aidePAB 10,360
- Social care workerPAB 9,570
- Religious workerPAB 9,106
- AthletePAB 10,590
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 738 a month, PAB 8,860 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,486 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 10,460.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $77,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $8,860 in Panama, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: PAB 9,063 a year against PAB 8,860 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate