How much does a registered nurse make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,371 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,450
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 2.0 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $16,610 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $16,450 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $16,390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifePAB 16,300
- DoctorPAB 22,610
- Specialist doctorPAB 27,240
- Traditional therapistPAB 12,430
- Paramedical practitionersPAB 17,710
- VeterinarianPAB 16,790
- DentistPAB 18,910
- PharmacistPAB 17,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,371 a month, PAB 16,450 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 14,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 18,820.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $16,450 in Panama, 6.2 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: PAB 22,610 a year against PAB 16,450 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate