How much does a chief engineer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,072 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,860
- 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $13,210 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $12,860 |
| 53. Chile estimate | $12,080 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotPAB 12,060
- Airline pilotPAB 16,450
- Air traffic controllerPAB 16,110
- Air traffic safety technicianPAB 11,470
- Wind technicianPAB 9,853
- Technical aidePAB 11,260
- Electrical technicianPAB 11,790
- Electronics engineering technicianPAB 11,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,072 a month, PAB 12,860 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 9,963 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 15,170.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $12,860 in Panama, 8.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: PAB 12,860 a year against PAB 12,060 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate