How much does a metal furnace operator make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,088,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,183
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $98,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,770 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,390 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $6,188 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $6,183 |
| 84. Vanuatu estimate | $5,857 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorCOP 27,996,800
- Water plant operatorCOP 24,054,100
- Chemical operatorCOP 27,197,700
- Process operatorCOP 30,825,200
- Pulp control workerCOP 21,571,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,088,500 a month, COP 25,061,900 a year.
How much does a metal furnace operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 21,978,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 28,410,000.
Which country pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Canada, with a median of $65,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal furnace operator make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $54,430 a year against $6,183 in Colombia, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: COP 27,996,800 a year against COP 25,061,900 for a metal furnace operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate