How much does an electrical engineer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 4,058,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,010
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $127,400 |
| 2. United States | $120,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,600 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $12,110 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $12,010 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $11,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 4,058,100 a month, COP 48,697,600 a year.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 40,597,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 57,694,600.
Which country pays an electrical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $127,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrical engineer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $120,600 a year against $12,010 in Colombia, 10.0 times more.
Who makes more, an electrical engineer or an electronic engineer?
An electrical engineer: COP 48,697,600 a year against COP 47,208,900 for an electronic engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate