How much does a forklift operator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 649 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,790
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 143 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. Iceland estimate | $67,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,440 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,770 |
| 49. Serbia estimate | $8,042 |
| 50. Panama estimate | $7,790 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $7,602 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operatorPAB 8,153
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsPAB 9,266
- Crane operatorsPAB 9,918
- Train driverPAB 11,750
- SignalmanPAB 10,250
- Motorcyle courierPAB 7,439
- Taxi driverPAB 7,100
- Bus driverPAB 8,495
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forklift operator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 649 a month, PAB 7,790 a year.
How much does a forklift operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,102 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 8,775.
Which country pays a forklift operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $46,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forklift operator make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $46,420 a year against $7,790 in Panama, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a forklift operator or a farm equipment operator?
A farm equipment operator: PAB 8,153 a year against PAB 7,790 for a forklift operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate