How much does a chemical operator make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,266,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,710
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $106,500 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $86,570 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $6,715 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $6,710 |
| 84. Vanuatu estimate | $6,356 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $462 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorCOP 27,996,800
- Water plant operatorCOP 24,054,100
- Process operatorCOP 30,825,200
- Metal furnace operatorCOP 25,061,900
- Pulp control workerCOP 21,571,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical operator make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,266,500 a month, COP 27,197,700 a year.
How much does a chemical operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 22,457,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 31,405,600.
Which country pays a chemical operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical operator make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $78,120 a year against $6,710 in Colombia, 11.6 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical operator or a water plant operator?
A chemical operator: COP 27,197,700 a year against COP 24,054,100 for a water plant operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate