In Panama, published figures put pay for a reporter at PAB 3.45 an hour.
Published rates
PAB 3.45 an hour
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Pay rates for journalists in Panama, as published by unions, governments and surveys, each quoted as printed and turned into a day's pay to compare. How the pay guide works →
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Journalism in Panama
Press freedom
65
/ 180
Problematic
In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Panama ranks 65 of 180, with a score of 62.1 out of 100. Down 12 places on the year before.
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MITRADEL · Periodistas de radio, periódicos y televisión (nacional), per hour, Regions 1 and 2PAB 3.45 Hour
Fewer than 3 figures, so this job stays as a row here.
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Unions and bodies in Panama
Nearby
Lowest staff minimum in each country's agreements, as US$ a day.
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