How much does a judge make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,764 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $21,170
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.5 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. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $21,370 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $21,170 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $21,090 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerPAB 19,800
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 17,060
- Museum curatorPAB 14,320
- LibrarianPAB 14,780
- EconomistPAB 18,130
- AnthropologistPAB 14,610
- HistorianPAB 15,280
- PsychologistPAB 16,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,764 a month, PAB 21,170 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 14,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 25,220.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $21,170 in Panama, 6.6 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: PAB 21,170 a year against PAB 19,800 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate