How much does a customs officer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 901 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,810
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 141 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 | $94,080 |
| 2. United States | $80,330 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $76,440 |
| 50. Montenegro estimate | $11,110 |
| 51. Panama estimate | $10,810 |
| 52. Chile estimate | $10,160 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $408 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Tax officerPAB 11,290
- Benefits officerPAB 10,510
- Passport officerPAB 10,690
- Police detectivePAB 14,210
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 10,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs officer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 901 a month, PAB 10,810 a year.
How much does a customs officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 8,887 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 12,900.
Which country pays a customs officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a customs officer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $80,330 a year against $10,810 in Panama, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, a customs officer or a tax officer?
A tax officer: PAB 11,290 a year against PAB 10,810 for a customs officer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate