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The average pay for a Proofreader is PAB 16,733 a year and PAB 8 an hour in Panama. The average salary range for a Proofreader is between PAB 12,282 and PAB 19,912. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Proofreader. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Panama.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Estimated salary in 2031:
PAB 18,831
5 Year Change:
13 %
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Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half of the country's over 4 million inhabitants.
Before the arrival of Spanish colonists in the 16th century, Panama was inhabite...
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Proofreader is PAB 16,733 a year and PAB 8 an hour in Panama. The average salary range for a Proofreader is between PAB 12,282 and PAB 19,912. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Proofreader. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Panama.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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View our ProductsProofreader Job Description
Description: Proofreads original copy or typed setup, to detect and mark grammatical, typographical, mathematical, or compositional errors. Reads copy attentively; marks errors with standard proofreaders' marks. Returns marked proof for correction. Checks proof after revisions are made to be sure that all corrections have been made.
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About Panama
Panama Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half of the country's over 4 million inhabitants.
Before the arrival of Spanish colonists in the 16th century, Panama was inhabite...
Proofreader Job Description
Description: Proofreads original copy or typed setup, to detect and mark grammatical, typographical, mathematical, or compositional errors. Reads copy attentively; marks errors with standard proofreaders' marks. Returns marked proof for correction. Checks proof after revisions are made to be sure that all corrections have been made.
Who We Are
ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
View our ProductsTake the guess work out of setting pay
Determine competitive salary levels, compare employee compensation with market benchmarks, and get instant access to reliable salary survey data online.
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