How much does a translator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,142 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,700
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.6 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $13,830 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $13,700 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $13,650 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerPAB 14,220
- JournalistPAB 14,870
- LawyerPAB 19,800
- JudgePAB 21,170
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 17,060
- Museum curatorPAB 14,320
- LibrarianPAB 14,780
- EconomistPAB 18,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,142 a month, PAB 13,700 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 11,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 16,820.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $13,700 in Panama, 5.2 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: PAB 14,220 a year against PAB 13,700 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate