How much does a metalworker make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 717 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,602
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 48. Bulgaria estimate | $8,715 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $8,602 |
| 50. Chile estimate | $8,548 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderPAB 7,928
- WelderPAB 8,376
- Steel erectorPAB 8,918
- RiggerPAB 9,434
- BlacksmithPAB 8,069
- Metal workerPAB 8,217
- Cnc operatorPAB 8,522
- GrinderPAB 7,841
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 717 a month, PAB 8,602 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,144 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 10,580.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $8,602 in Panama, 7.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: PAB 8,602 a year against PAB 7,928 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate