How much does a chemical engineer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,488 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,860
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.1 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 | $125,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $120,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,640 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $18,030 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $17,860 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $17,790 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerPAB 17,890
- Civil engineerPAB 17,340
- Environment engineerPAB 16,580
- Mechanical engineerPAB 18,210
- Mine engineerPAB 19,210
- Test engineerPAB 17,930
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,488 a month, PAB 17,860 a year.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 14,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 20,790.
Which country pays a chemical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $125,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical engineer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $125,000 a year against $17,860 in Panama, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical engineer or an environment engineer?
A chemical engineer: PAB 17,860 a year against PAB 16,580 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate