How much does an electric powerline worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,803,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,341
- 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 84. Samoa estimate | $5,519 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $5,341 |
| 86. Vietnam estimate | $5,034 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ElectricianCOP 18,383,400
- Car electricianCOP 19,538,300
- Avionics mechanicCOP 19,321,800
- Fire alarm technicianCOP 18,752,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,803,800 a month, COP 21,645,900 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 17,182,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 24,854,800.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $5,341 in Colombia, 17.0 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: COP 21,645,900 a year against COP 18,383,400 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate