How much does a chief engineer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,381,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,051
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.6 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $7,055 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $7,051 |
| 84. Vanuatu estimate | $6,678 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotCOP 26,811,100
- Airline pilotCOP 36,545,600
- Air traffic controllerCOP 35,790,500
- Air traffic safety technicianCOP 25,491,400
- Wind technicianCOP 21,894,600
- Technical aideCOP 25,016,500
- Electrical technicianCOP 26,210,500
- Electronics engineering technicianCOP 24,445,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,381,400 a month, COP 28,576,900 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 22,140,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 33,706,200.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $7,051 in Colombia, 15.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: COP 28,576,900 a year against COP 26,811,100 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate