How much does a chemist make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,344 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,130
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $16,280 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $16,130 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $16,070 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistPAB 19,170
- MeteorologistPAB 17,670
- GeologistPAB 17,880
- ActuaryPAB 17,380
- ZoologistPAB 16,510
- Forestry advisorPAB 15,990
- Environmental protection professionalsPAB 15,160
- Industrial engineerPAB 17,890
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,344 a month, PAB 16,130 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 13,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 20,210.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $16,130 in Panama, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: PAB 19,170 a year against PAB 16,130 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate