How much does a lawyer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $19,800
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.4 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $19,990 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $19,800 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $19,720 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgePAB 21,170
- 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 lawyer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,650 a month, PAB 19,800 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 14,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 27,150.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $19,800 in Panama, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
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