How much does a metal worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,392,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,123
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 84. Samoa estimate | $4,261 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $4,123 |
| 86. Vietnam estimate | $3,886 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithCOP 16,408,800
- Cnc operatorCOP 17,330,100
- GrinderCOP 15,945,600
- Metal molderCOP 16,122,200
- WelderCOP 17,033,700
- MetalworkerCOP 17,493,500
- Steel erectorCOP 18,136,000
- RiggerCOP 19,184,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,392,600 a month, COP 16,710,700 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 14,429,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 19,484,200.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $4,123 in Colombia, 15.1 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: COP 17,330,100 a year against COP 16,710,700 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate