How much does a waiter make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 517 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,200
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.7 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 | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 48. North Macedonia estimate | $6,405 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $6,200 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $6,132 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BartenderPAB 6,492
- Flight attendantPAB 8,200
- Rail conductorPAB 7,698
- GuidePAB 7,218
- CookPAB 6,834
- HairdresserPAB 6,392
- BeauticianPAB 6,401
- Household managerPAB 7,396
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 517 a month, PAB 6,200 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 4,812 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,851.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $6,200 in Panama, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: PAB 6,492 a year against PAB 6,200 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate