How much does an economist make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,511 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,130
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 144 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. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $18,300 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $18,130 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $18,060 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistPAB 14,610
- HistorianPAB 15,280
- PsychologistPAB 16,250
- Social workerPAB 14,460
- Religious professionalsPAB 12,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,511 a month, PAB 18,130 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 14,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 23,480.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $18,130 in Panama, 6.9 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: PAB 18,130 a year against PAB 14,610 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate