How much does a chemical engineer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,827,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,330
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $125,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $120,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,640 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,420 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,330 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $11,150 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerCOP 45,996,500
- Civil engineerCOP 44,599,800
- Environment engineerCOP 42,625,600
- Mechanical engineerCOP 46,819,100
- Mine engineerCOP 49,388,900
- Test engineerCOP 46,099,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,827,300 a month, COP 45,927,200 a year.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 38,302,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 53,470,800.
Which country pays a chemical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $125,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical engineer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $125,000 a year against $11,330 in Colombia, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical engineer or an environment engineer?
A chemical engineer: COP 45,927,200 a year against COP 42,625,600 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate