How much does a cook make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 570 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,834
- 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $7,060 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $6,834 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $6,759 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantPAB 8,200
- Rail conductorPAB 7,698
- GuidePAB 7,218
- WaiterPAB 6,200
- BartenderPAB 6,492
- HairdresserPAB 6,392
- BeauticianPAB 6,401
- Household managerPAB 7,396
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 570 a month, PAB 6,834 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 6,056 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,696.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $6,834 in Panama, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: PAB 8,200 a year against PAB 6,834 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate