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🇵🇦Panama 13th Salary Calculator

Panamanian law guarantees one full month's salary per year as the 13th month, split into three equal installments paid on April 15, August 15, and December 15.

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13th Month (Cabinet Decree 221 of 1971)USD ($)

Panamanian law guarantees one full month's salary per year as the 13th month, split into three equal installments paid on April 15, August 15, and December 15.

Compensation & Service Period

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$ 500$ 20,000
Full 12/12 months (complete annual entitlement)
months
1 months12 months
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$ 0$ 10,000
Statutory Rule & Tax Treatment

Subject to a special Social Security contribution of 7.25% (CSS) and income tax withholdings.

Formula: Panamanian 13th Month = $1,200 × (12/12) = $1,200. Paid in 3 equal parts (April 15, August 15, and December 15), subject to CSS (7.25%) and ISR.

Net Take-Home Entitlement12/12 Months Pro-Rata
$1,053USD
Total Gross Entitlement
$1,200
Taxes & Social Deductions
-$147
1ST INSTALLMENTNo Deductions
April & August Installments (Combined 2/3)
$702

Advance payment paid gross without social security or tax withholdings.

2ND INSTALLMENTTaxes Deducted
December Installment (Final 1/3)
$351

Final balance after statutory tax and social security withholdings.

Detailed Payment Breakdown

Total Gross 13th Month Salary
One complete monthly salary per calendar year
$1,200
April & August Disbursements (2/3 Net)
First two installments disbursed in spring and summer
$702
December Disbursement (Final 1/3 Net)
Final installment disbursed by December 15
$351
CSS Social Security Deduction (7.25%)
Statutory Caja de Seguro Social contribution
$87
Estimated Income Tax Withholding (~5%)
Progressive income tax withholding
$60

13th Month (Cabinet Decree 221 of 1971)

Subject to a special Social Security contribution of 7.25% (CSS) and income tax withholdings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 13th salary calculated in Panama?

Panamanian law guarantees one full month's salary per year as the 13th month, split into three equal installments paid on April 15, August 15, and December 15.

How is the 13th salary taxed in Panama?

Subject to a special Social Security contribution of 7.25% (CSS) and income tax withholdings.