How much does a police officer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 892 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,700
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.3 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 | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $11,060 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $10,700 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $10,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterPAB 10,540
- Correctional officerPAB 9,533
- Security guardPAB 7,963
- Aid workerPAB 9,003
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 892 a month, PAB 10,700 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 8,836 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 12,650.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $10,700 in Panama, 7.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: PAB 10,700 a year against PAB 9,533 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate