How much does a military officer make in Colombia?
COP 45,400,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,783,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,200
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 38,294,900Median: COP 45,400,700Highest 10%: COP 52,258,100
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 48. Bolivia estimate | $11,260 |
| 49. Colombia estimate | $11,200 |
| 50. Mexico estimate | $10,840 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,783,400 a month, COP 45,400,700 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 38,294,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 52,258,100.
Which country pays a military officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a military officer make more in Colombia or in Canada?
In Canada: $81,910 a year against $11,200 in Colombia, 7.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate