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How much does a historian make in Colombia?

COP 39,302,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,275,200 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,697
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
2.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Colombia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeriaColombia, rank 65

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What philosophers, historians and political scientists earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 32,609,500Median: COP 39,302,600Highest 10%: COP 46,717,600

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$106,300
2. Switzerland estimate$102,800
3. Luxembourg estimate$84,410
64. Brazil estimate$9,770
65. Colombia estimate$9,697
66. Dominican Republic estimate$9,540
144. Nigeria estimate$369
Compare philosophers, historians and political scientists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a historian make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 3,275,200 a month, COP 39,302,600 a year.

How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 32,609,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 46,717,600.

Which country pays a historian the most?

United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a historian make more in Colombia or in United States?

In United States: $106,300 a year against $9,697 in Colombia, 11.0 times more.

Who makes more, a historian or an economist?

An economist: COP 46,617,800 a year against COP 39,302,600 for a historian, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate