How much does a mechanical engineer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,901,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,550
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.6 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,640 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,550 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $11,360 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerCOP 45,996,500
- Civil engineerCOP 44,599,800
- Environment engineerCOP 42,625,600
- Chemical engineerCOP 45,927,200
- Mine engineerCOP 49,388,900
- Test engineerCOP 46,099,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,901,600 a month, COP 46,819,100 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 40,503,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 56,024,800.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $11,550 in Colombia, 9.5 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: COP 46,819,100 a year against COP 44,599,800 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate