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How much does a sorter make in Panama?

PAB 6,462a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 538 a month. estimate

Equals
$6,462
Compared with the median pay in Panama
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Panama ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandSurinameKenyaPanama, rank 52

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What refuse sorters earn in Panama
Lowest 10%: PAB 5,525Median: PAB 6,462Highest 10%: PAB 7,655

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
51. Saudi Arabia estimate$6,711
52. Panama estimate$6,462
53. Montenegro estimate$6,436
143. Kenya estimate$127
Compare refuse sorters in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sorter make a month in Panama?

The median gross salary is PAB 538 a month, PAB 6,462 a year.

How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 5,525 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,655.

Which country pays a sorter the most?

Germany, with a median of $50,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a sorter make more in Panama or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $6,462 in Panama, 7.7 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: PAB 6,462 a year against PAB 5,953 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate