How much does an economist make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,884,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,500
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.6 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. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,590 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,500 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $11,320 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistCOP 37,575,600
- HistorianCOP 39,302,600
- PsychologistCOP 41,776,700
- Social workerCOP 37,195,400
- Religious professionalsCOP 33,177,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,884,800 a month, COP 46,617,800 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 36,436,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 60,374,300.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $11,500 in Colombia, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: COP 46,617,800 a year against COP 37,575,600 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate