How much does a sewing machine operator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 539 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,463
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $6,672 |
| 51. Panama estimate | $6,463 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $6,307 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorPAB 7,040
- Textile machine operatorPAB 6,974
- Fabric dyerPAB 7,422
- Hide machine operatorPAB 7,469
- Gluing operatorPAB 6,865
- Laundry workerPAB 6,424
- Textile braiderPAB 7,176
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 539 a month, PAB 6,463 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 5,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,188.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $6,463 in Panama, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: PAB 7,040 a year against PAB 6,463 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate