How much does a security guard make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 664 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,963
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.9 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $8,227 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $7,963 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $7,876 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterPAB 10,540
- Police officerPAB 10,700
- Correctional officerPAB 9,533
- Aid workerPAB 9,003
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 664 a month, PAB 7,963 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,202 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 9,430.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $7,963 in Panama, 5.0 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: PAB 10,540 a year against PAB 7,963 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate