How much does a journalist make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,239 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,870
- 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $15,010 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $14,870 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $14,810 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerPAB 14,220
- TranslatorPAB 13,700
- LawyerPAB 19,800
- JudgePAB 21,170
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 17,060
- Museum curatorPAB 14,320
- LibrarianPAB 14,780
- EconomistPAB 18,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,239 a month, PAB 14,870 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 11,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 19,850.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $14,870 in Panama, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: PAB 14,870 a year against PAB 14,220 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate