How much does an elementary school teacher make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,232,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,571
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,643 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,571 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $9,417 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherCOP 32,712,100
- ProfessorCOP 42,095,000
- Vocational teacherCOP 38,140,400
- High school teacherCOP 41,198,800
- Education officerCOP 38,620,400
- Special needs teacherCOP 39,198,700
- Esol teacherCOP 33,213,600
- Music teacherCOP 34,319,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,232,800 a month, COP 38,793,600 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 34,555,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 47,042,300.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $9,571 in Colombia, 6.7 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: COP 38,793,600 a year against COP 32,712,100 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate