How much does a correctional officer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 794 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,533
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.1 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $9,848 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $9,533 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $9,428 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterPAB 10,540
- Police officerPAB 10,700
- Security guardPAB 7,963
- Aid workerPAB 9,003
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 794 a month, PAB 9,533 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 8,345 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 11,480.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $9,533 in Panama, 6.4 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: PAB 10,540 a year against PAB 9,533 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate