How much does a mechanical engineer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,517 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,210
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.2 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $18,380 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $18,210 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $18,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerPAB 17,890
- Civil engineerPAB 17,340
- Environment engineerPAB 16,580
- Chemical engineerPAB 17,860
- Mine engineerPAB 19,210
- Test engineerPAB 17,930
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,517 a month, PAB 18,210 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 15,750 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 21,790.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $18,210 in Panama, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mechanical engineer: PAB 18,210 a year against PAB 17,890 for an industrial engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate