How much does a construction worker make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 551 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,608
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 52. Saudi Arabia estimate | $6,863 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $6,608 |
| 54. Montenegro estimate | $6,581 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantPAB 7,655
- Civils workerPAB 7,591
- Picker and packerPAB 5,516
- Factory labourerPAB 6,269
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversPAB 5,870
- Fiacre driverPAB 5,467
- Warehouse workerPAB 6,468
- Shelf stackerPAB 5,227
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 551 a month, PAB 6,608 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 5,882 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 8,018.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $6,608 in Panama, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: PAB 7,655 a year against PAB 6,608 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate