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How much does a chef make in Colombia?

COP 19,689,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,640,800 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,858
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
1.1 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 $SwitzerlandRomaniaMalawiColombia, rank 84

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

What chefs earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 16,636,300Median: COP 19,689,200Highest 10%: COP 23,255,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$77,130
2. Iceland estimate$62,670
3. Luxembourg estimate$60,020
83. Dominican Republic estimate$4,861
84. Colombia estimate$4,858
85. Vanuatu estimate$4,601
143. Malawi estimate$335
Compare chefs in 143 countries

Similar jobs

Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Colombia

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 1,640,800 a month, COP 19,689,200 a year.

How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 16,636,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 23,255,200.

Which country pays a chef the most?

Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a chef make more in Colombia or in United States?

In United States: $48,610 a year against $4,858 in Colombia, 10.0 times more.

Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?

A set designer: COP 20,494,800 a year against COP 19,689,200 for a chef, 1.0 times more.

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