How much does a chemical operator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,020 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,240
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $106,500 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $86,570 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $12,580 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $12,240 |
| 53. Chile estimate | $11,500 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $462 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorPAB 12,600
- Water plant operatorPAB 10,820
- Process operatorPAB 13,870
- Metal furnace operatorPAB 11,280
- Pulp control workerPAB 9,707
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical operator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,020 a month, PAB 12,240 a year.
How much does a chemical operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 10,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 14,130.
Which country pays a chemical operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical operator make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $78,120 a year against $12,240 in Panama, 6.4 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical operator or a water plant operator?
A chemical operator: PAB 12,240 a year against PAB 10,820 for a water plant operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate