How much does a chemist make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,456,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,230
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,310 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,230 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $10,070 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistCOP 49,305,000
- MeteorologistCOP 45,434,500
- GeologistCOP 45,984,300
- ActuaryCOP 44,700,900
- ZoologistCOP 42,452,300
- Forestry advisorCOP 41,107,800
- Environmental protection professionalsCOP 38,995,400
- Industrial engineerCOP 45,996,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,456,400 a month, COP 41,477,100 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 34,613,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 51,969,100.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $10,230 in Colombia, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: COP 49,305,000 a year against COP 41,477,100 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate