How much does an elementary school teacher make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,257 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,090
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $15,230 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $15,090 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $15,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherPAB 12,720
- ProfessorPAB 16,370
- Vocational teacherPAB 14,830
- High school teacherPAB 16,020
- Education officerPAB 15,020
- Special needs teacherPAB 15,240
- Esol teacherPAB 12,920
- Music teacherPAB 13,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,257 a month, PAB 15,090 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 13,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 18,290.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $15,090 in Panama, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: PAB 15,090 a year against PAB 12,720 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate