How much does a professor make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,364 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,370
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 144 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 | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $16,520 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $16,370 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $16,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacherPAB 14,830
- High school teacherPAB 16,020
- Elementary school teacherPAB 15,090
- Preschool teacherPAB 12,720
- Education officerPAB 15,020
- Special needs teacherPAB 15,240
- Esol teacherPAB 12,920
- Music teacherPAB 13,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,364 a month, PAB 16,370 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 13,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 22,070.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $16,370 in Panama, 5.1 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: PAB 16,370 a year against PAB 14,830 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate