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How much does a medical writer make in Colombia?

COP 36,564,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,047,000 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,021
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
2.0 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 $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaColombia, rank 65

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

What authors and related writers earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 29,490,800Median: COP 36,564,200Highest 10%: COP 46,101,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$95,660
2. United States$82,630
3. Luxembourg estimate$78,530
64. Brazil estimate$9,089
65. Colombia estimate$9,021
66. Dominican Republic estimate$8,875
144. Nigeria estimate$343
Compare authors and related writers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical writer make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 3,047,000 a month, COP 36,564,200 a year.

How much does a medical writer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 29,490,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 46,101,700.

Which country pays a medical writer the most?

United States, with a median of $82,630 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a medical writer make more in Colombia or in United States?

In United States: $82,630 a year against $9,021 in Colombia, 9.2 times more.

Who makes more, a medical writer or a journalist?

A journalist: COP 38,231,500 a year against COP 36,564,200 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.

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