How much does a high school teacher make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,335 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,020
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.9 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $16,170 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $16,020 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $15,960 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorPAB 16,370
- Vocational teacherPAB 14,830
- Elementary school teacherPAB 15,090
- Preschool teacherPAB 12,720
- Education officerPAB 15,020
- Special needs teacherPAB 15,240
- Esol teacherPAB 12,920
- Music teacherPAB 13,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,335 a month, PAB 16,020 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 13,710 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 18,810.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $16,020 in Panama, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: PAB 16,020 a year against PAB 14,830 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate