How much does a power plant operator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,600
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 143 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 | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $12,950 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $12,600 |
| 54. Chile estimate | $11,840 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorPAB 10,820
- Chemical operatorPAB 12,240
- Process operatorPAB 13,870
- Metal furnace operatorPAB 11,280
- Pulp control workerPAB 9,707
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,050 a month, PAB 12,600 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 10,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 14,530.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $12,600 in Panama, 6.3 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: PAB 12,600 a year against PAB 10,820 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate