How much does a software programmer make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,406 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,870
- 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 | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $17,030 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $16,870 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $16,810 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystPAB 18,530
- Software developerPAB 18,280
- Web developerPAB 16,890
- Software testerPAB 17,440
- Data administratorPAB 17,100
- Systems administratorPAB 17,050
- Networks engineerPAB 17,700
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 17,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,406 a month, PAB 16,870 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 13,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 20,360.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $16,870 in Panama, 5.9 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: PAB 18,530 a year against PAB 16,870 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate