How much does a sex worker make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 548 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,580
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $6,797 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $6,580 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $6,508 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerPAB 7,556
- CompanionPAB 7,216
- EmbalmerPAB 7,989
- Animal carerPAB 6,798
- Driving instructorPAB 8,787
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 548 a month, PAB 6,580 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 5,798 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,535.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $6,580 in Panama, 5.3 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: PAB 7,556 a year against PAB 6,580 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate