How much does a police detective make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,184 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,210
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 142 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 | $123,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $100,500 |
| 3. United States | $97,590 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $14,600 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $14,210 |
| 53. Chile estimate | $13,350 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerPAB 10,810
- Tax officerPAB 11,290
- Benefits officerPAB 10,510
- Passport officerPAB 10,690
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 10,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,184 a month, PAB 14,210 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 11,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 17,400.
Which country pays a police detective the most?
United States, with a median of $97,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police detective make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $14,210 in Panama, 6.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: PAB 14,210 a year against PAB 10,810 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate