How much does a meter reader make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,430,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,236
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 66. Malaysia estimate | $4,283 |
| 67. Colombia estimate | $4,236 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $4,182 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierCOP 16,667,900
- Odd job personsCOP 17,804,500
- Water and firewood collectorsCOP 16,894,200
- Gym workerCOP 16,155,500
- Waste collectorCOP 18,044,200
- SorterCOP 18,092,500
- Street sweeperCOP 17,742,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,430,700 a month, COP 17,168,400 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,074,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 20,530,000.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $4,236 in Colombia, 11.3 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: COP 17,168,400 a year against COP 16,667,900 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate