How much does a correctional officer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,825,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,403
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.2 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 76. Paraguay estimate | $5,424 |
| 77. Colombia estimate | $5,403 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $5,312 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterCOP 24,208,200
- Police officerCOP 24,590,900
- Security guardCOP 18,294,500
- Aid workerCOP 20,682,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,825,000 a month, COP 21,899,800 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 19,170,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 26,367,100.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $5,403 in Colombia, 11.3 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: COP 24,208,200 a year against COP 21,899,800 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate