Colombia salaries by professions

Salaries across occupations in Colombia often vary depending on industry, experience and level of education. Below are the average salaries for some common occupations in Colombia: 1st Doctor: on average between 8,000,000-15,000,000 Colombian pesos (2,000-3,750 USD).

2. Engineer: on average between 5,000,000-10,000,000 Colombian pesos (1,250-2,500 USD).

3. Lawyer: on average between 4,000,000-8,000,000 Colombian pesos (1,000-2,000 USD).

4. Teacher: on average between 2,500,000-4,000,000 Colombian pesos (625-1,000 USD).

5. Nurse: on average between 2,000,000-4,000,000 Colombian pesos (500-1,000 USD).

6. Banker: on average between 3,000,000-6,000,000 Colombian pesos (750-1,500 USD).

7. IT specialist: on average between 4,000,000-8,000,000 Colombian pesos (1,000-2,000 USD).

8. Sales representative: on average between 2,000,000-4,000,000 Colombian pesos (500-1,000 USD).

9. Restaurant worker: on average between 1,000,000-2,500,000 Colombian pesos (250-625 USD).

10. Construction worker: on average between 1,000,000-2,500,000 Colombian pesos (250-625 USD). These figures can be used to give a general idea, but salaries may vary depending on the person's experience, skills and the size of the company. Also, salaries are generally higher in larger cities (e.g. Bogota or Medellin).