How much does a meter reader make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 511 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,132
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 52. Saudi Arabia estimate | $6,368 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $6,132 |
| 54. Montenegro estimate | $6,107 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierPAB 5,953
- Odd job personsPAB 6,359
- Water and firewood collectorsPAB 6,034
- Gym workerPAB 5,770
- Waste collectorPAB 6,444
- SorterPAB 6,462
- Street sweeperPAB 6,337
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 511 a month, PAB 6,132 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 5,384 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,332.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $6,132 in Panama, 7.8 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: PAB 6,132 a year against PAB 5,953 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate