How much does a waste collector make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 537 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,444
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama ranks among 143 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 | $64,550 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,250 |
| 3. United States | $49,690 |
| 51. Saudi Arabia estimate | $6,693 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $6,444 |
| 53. Montenegro estimate | $6,418 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterPAB 6,462
- Street sweeperPAB 6,337
- CourierPAB 5,953
- Odd job personsPAB 6,359
- Meter readerPAB 6,132
- Water and firewood collectorsPAB 6,034
- Gym workerPAB 5,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 537 a month, PAB 6,444 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 5,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 7,634.
Which country pays a waste collector the most?
United States, with a median of $49,690 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waste collector make more in Panama or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $6,444 in Panama, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: PAB 6,444 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