How much does a bus driver make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,496,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,431
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 84. Albania estimate | $4,611 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $4,431 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $4,383 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driverCOP 18,282,300
- Train driverCOP 24,836,600
- SignalmanCOP 21,677,300
- Motorcyle courierCOP 15,727,200
- Taxi driverCOP 15,012,200
- Farm equipment operatorCOP 17,238,200
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsCOP 19,591,800
- Crane operatorsCOP 20,970,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,496,700 a month, COP 17,959,900 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,108,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 20,543,100.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $4,431 in Colombia, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a train driver?
A train driver: COP 24,836,600 a year against COP 17,959,900 for a bus driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate