Minimum wage in Panama Region 1 (Región 1)

Panama Region 1 (Región 1) sets no single general rate: 12 rule(s) apply by sector, employer or region (table below).

Minimum wage Region 1 of Panama (Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 2025, Art. 3): the districts of Panamá, Colón, San Miguelito, David, Santiago, Chitré, Aguadulce, Penonomé, Bocas del Toro, La Chorrera, Arraiján, Capira, Chame, Antón, Natá, Las Tablas, Bugaba, Boquete, Taboga, San Carlos, Chepo, Guararé, Los Santos, Pedasí, Dolega, San Félix, Barú, Boquerón, Portobelo, Donoso, Santa Isabel, Santa María, Parita, Pesé, Atalaya, Changuinola, Chiriquí Grande, Almirante, Tierras Altas and Omar Torrijos Herrera. Hourly rates by economic activity and employer size (domestic workers monthly), in balboas (PAB, at par with the US dollar), from January 16, 2026 for 2026-2027.

12 rates in force

Rates by worker type, industry and employer size

The highest rate that fits the job applies.

Applies to	Rate	Effective
construction
Standard Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) CONSTRUCCION 3.51 3.30 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	3.51 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
domestic work
Standard Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) TRABAJADOR DOMESTICO (Mensual) 350.00 320.00 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Domestic workers' rate is monthly (Parágrafo: 'La tasa para el trabajador doméstico se mantiene como un monto mensual'). Verified September 27, 2026	350.00 PAB/ monthJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
Hotels
1–10 employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) HOTELES e Pequefia Empresa 2.38 1.98 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). 'Pequeña Empresa' has no stated headcount; the decree defines 'Gran Empresa' as 11 employees or more, so the small band is up to 10. Verified September 27, 2026	2.38 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
11+ employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) HOTELES e Pequefia Empresa 2.38 1.98 e Gran Empresa (11 empleados 0 mas) 2.96 2.43 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	2.96 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
manufacturing
1–15 employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) INDUSTRIAS MANUFACTURERAS ¢ Pequefia Empresa 2.32 1.95 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). 'Pequeña Empresa' has no stated headcount; the decree defines 'Gran Empresa' as 16 employees or more, so the small band is up to 15. Verified September 27, 2026	2.32 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
16+ employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) INDUSTRIAS MANUFACTURERAS ¢ Pequefia Empresa 2.32 1.95 e Gran Empresa (16 empleados o mas) 3.13 2.58 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	3.13 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
restaurant
1–10 employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) RESTAURANTES © Pequeiia Empresa 2.32 1.95 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). 'Pequeña Empresa' has no stated headcount; the decree defines 'Gran Empresa' as 11 employees or more, so the small band is up to 10. Verified September 27, 2026	2.32 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
11+ employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) RESTAURANTES © Pequeiia Empresa 2.32 1.95 e Gran Empresa (11 empleados o mas) 3.09 2.54 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	3.09 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
retail
1–10 employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) COMERCIO AL POR MENOR \| ¢ Pequefia Empresa 2.37 1.99 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). 'Pequeña Empresa' has no stated headcount; the decree defines 'Gran Empresa' as 11 employees or more, so the small band is up to 10. Verified September 27, 2026	2.37 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
11+ employees Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) COMERCIO AL POR MENOR \| ¢ Pequefia Empresa 2.37 1.99 e Gran Empresa (11 empleados o més) 3.02 2.48 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	3.02 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
transport
Standard Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) TRANSPORTE 3.16 2.61 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	3.16 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026
wholesale commerce
Standard Source: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2, 3 and 5 (Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30438, 6 January 2026) COMERCIO AL POR MAYOR Y EN COMISIONES 3.02 2.48 Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto Ejecutivo No. 13 de 31 de diciembre de 2025, Art. 2 (hourly rates by region, activity and employer size) and Art. 5 (in force from 16 January 2026); Gaceta Oficial No. 30438. Amounts are in balboas (the decree prints bare figures; PAB is at par with USD). Verified September 27, 2026	3.02 PAB/ hourJanuary 16, 2026	January 16, 2026

2 levels of law

How this rate is resolved

The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.

Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:

Panama
Panama Region 1 (Región 1)

Panama Region 1 (Región 1) sets 12 rules of its own.

Panama Region 1 (Región 1)

Enforcement

Enforced by Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral (MITRADEL).