How much does a community health worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,893,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,606
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 83. Dominican Republic estimate | $5,609 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $5,606 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $5,310 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistCOP 20,154,500
- Health records clerkCOP 22,206,000
- OpticianCOP 19,483,300
- Therapy assistantCOP 17,423,100
- Medical assistantCOP 18,351,700
- Quality inspectorCOP 25,076,300
- ParamedicCOP 25,629,700
- Health screenerCOP 20,799,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,893,400 a month, COP 22,720,300 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 20,234,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 26,638,900.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $5,606 in Colombia, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: COP 22,720,300 a year against COP 20,154,500 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate