How much does a construction worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,541,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,565
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 66. Malaysia estimate | $4,615 |
| 67. Colombia estimate | $4,565 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $4,507 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantCOP 21,434,000
- Civils workerCOP 21,255,600
- Picker and packerCOP 15,443,800
- Factory labourerCOP 17,553,300
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversCOP 16,437,200
- Fiacre driverCOP 15,307,100
- Warehouse workerCOP 18,109,300
- Shelf stackerCOP 14,636,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,541,900 a month, COP 18,502,200 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 16,469,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 22,450,100.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $4,565 in Colombia, 10.2 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: COP 21,434,000 a year against COP 18,502,200 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate