How much does a firefighter make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 878 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,540
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.3 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $10,890 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $10,540 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $10,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerPAB 10,700
- Correctional officerPAB 9,533
- Security guardPAB 7,963
- Aid workerPAB 9,003
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 878 a month, PAB 10,540 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 8,513 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 12,960.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $91,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $10,540 in Panama, 5.9 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a police officer?
A police officer: PAB 10,700 a year against PAB 10,540 for a firefighter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate