How much does a forest worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,510,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,473
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 65. Malaysia estimate | $4,523 |
| 66. Colombia estimate | $4,473 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $4,416 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsCOP 16,004,700
- Livestock farm labourersCOP 16,356,600
- Farm handCOP 16,927,000
- GardenerCOP 16,902,100
- Water-based fisheries workerCOP 16,216,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,510,900 a month, COP 18,131,300 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 16,238,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 20,281,200.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $4,473 in Colombia, 10.1 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: COP 18,131,300 a year against COP 16,004,700 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate