How much does a candle factory worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,294,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,833
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 142 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 | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 82. Samoa estimate | $3,961 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $3,833 |
| 84. Vietnam estimate | $3,613 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerCOP 16,743,900
- Piano tunerCOP 17,059,800
- JewellerCOP 14,711,700
- PotterCOP 15,044,200
- GlassblowerCOP 14,683,300
- Sign installerCOP 15,411,000
- BasketmakerCOP 13,846,700
- Carpet workerCOP 14,083,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,294,700 a month, COP 15,536,100 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 12,349,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 18,571,500.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $3,833 in Colombia, 12.0 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: COP 16,743,900 a year against COP 15,536,100 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate