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How much does a judge make in Colombia?

COP 54,436,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 4,536,400 a month. estimate

Equals
$13,430
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
3.0 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 $CanadaHungarySenegalNigeriaColombia, rank 65

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

What judges earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 36,892,100Median: COP 54,436,600Highest 10%: COP 64,861,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Canada$153,100
2. Switzerland estimate$142,400
3. United States$139,400
64. Brazil estimate$13,530
65. Colombia estimate$13,430
66. Dominican Republic estimate$13,210
144. Nigeria estimate$511
Compare judges in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a judge make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 4,536,400 a month, COP 54,436,600 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 36,892,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 64,861,200.

Which country pays a judge the most?

Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $139,400 a year against $13,430 in Colombia, 10.4 times more.

Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?

A judge: COP 54,436,600 a year against COP 50,918,000 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.

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