How much does a fast food worker make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 338 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,055
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $50,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $40,620 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $40,420 |
| 3. United States | $31,380 |
| 51. Saudi Arabia estimate | $4,211 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $4,055 |
| 53. Montenegro estimate | $4,038 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $80 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Kitchen assistantPAB 5,232
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food worker make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 338 a month, PAB 4,055 a year.
How much does a fast food worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 3,560 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 4,610.
Which country pays a fast food worker the most?
United States, with a median of $31,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fast food worker make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $4,055 in Panama, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a fast food worker or a kitchen assistant?
A kitchen assistant: PAB 5,232 a year against PAB 4,055 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate