Minimum Wage Increased in Panama from 16 January 2026 - February 03, 2026

Minimum wage has been revised in Panama with effect from 16 January 2026. The per-hour minimum wages are increased for the following categories:

Agriculture, livestock, hunting, forestry, aquaculture, fishing, agribusiness;
Quarrying (national);
Manufacturing industries;
Supply of electricity, gas, steam, air conditioning (national);
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and sanitation activities (national) Building;
Retail, wholesale and commissions;
Free zones, special economic zones;
Hotels and restaurants;
Transportation, storage, deposits and mail;
Information and communication (national);
Real estate, financial and insurance activities (national);
Administrative activities and support services (national);
Professional, scientific and technical activities (national);
Teaching (administrative staff);
Social services and related to human health;
Arts, training and creativity (national);
Other service activities;
Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies (national); and
Domestic services.

For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages:

Note: This minimum wage increase might not reflect the inflationary trends.