How much does a civil engineer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,716,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,000
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.5 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 | $116,700 |
| 2. United States | $100,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,790 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,090 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,000 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $10,830 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $419 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerCOP 45,996,500
- Environment engineerCOP 42,625,600
- Mechanical engineerCOP 46,819,100
- Chemical engineerCOP 45,927,200
- Mine engineerCOP 49,388,900
- Test engineerCOP 46,099,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,716,600 a month, COP 44,599,800 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 38,150,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 54,074,000.
Which country pays a civil engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civil engineer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $100,800 a year against $11,000 in Colombia, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a civil engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: COP 45,996,500 a year against COP 44,599,800 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate