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How much does an astrophysicist make in Colombia?

COP 49,305,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 4,108,800 a month. estimate

Equals
$12,160
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
2.7 times
Data from
2025

Where Colombia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeriaColombia, rank 64

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What physicists and astronomers earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 36,943,400Median: COP 49,305,000Highest 10%: COP 59,292,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$168,200
2. Switzerland estimate$129,000
3. Luxembourg estimate$105,900
63. Brazil estimate$12,260
64. Colombia estimate$12,160
65. Dominican Republic estimate$11,970
143. Nigeria estimate$463
Compare physicists and astronomers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an astrophysicist make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 4,108,800 a month, COP 49,305,000 a year.

How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 36,943,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 59,292,200.

Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?

United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an astrophysicist make more in Colombia or in United States?

In United States: $168,200 a year against $12,160 in Colombia, 13.8 times more.

Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?

An astrophysicist: COP 49,305,000 a year against COP 45,434,500 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate