How much does a forklift operator make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,372,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,063
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $67,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,440 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,770 |
| 83. Albania estimate | $4,229 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $4,063 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $4,019 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operatorCOP 17,238,200
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsCOP 19,591,800
- Crane operatorsCOP 20,970,200
- Train driverCOP 24,836,600
- SignalmanCOP 21,677,300
- Motorcyle courierCOP 15,727,200
- Taxi driverCOP 15,012,200
- Bus driverCOP 17,959,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forklift operator make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,372,400 a month, COP 16,469,300 a year.
How much does a forklift operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,014,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 18,552,400.
Which country pays a forklift operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $46,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forklift operator make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $46,420 a year against $4,063 in Colombia, 11.4 times more.
Who makes more, a forklift operator or a farm equipment operator?
A farm equipment operator: COP 17,238,200 a year against COP 16,469,300 for a forklift operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate