How much do senior government officials earn in Panama
PAB 16,690a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,390 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,690
- 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.
What senior government officials earn in Panama
Lowest 10%: PAB 12,130Median: PAB 16,690Highest 10%: PAB 23,600
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 62. North Macedonia estimate | $17,450 |
| 63. Panama estimate | $16,690 |
| 64. Palau estimate | $16,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- LegislatorsPAB 6,778
- Traditional chiefs and heads of villagePAB 16,830
- Trades union officialPAB 15,070
- CEOPAB 17,170
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,390 a month, PAB 16,690 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $16,690 in Panama, 7.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate