How much does a musician make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,842,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,416
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.9 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $8,479 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $8,416 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $8,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistCOP 37,749,200
- Ballet dancerCOP 33,723,800
- Art directorCOP 40,627,100
- ActorCOP 28,774,300
- AnnouncerCOP 37,807,600
- PerformerCOP 26,999,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,842,500 a month, COP 34,109,500 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 24,330,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 43,016,900.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $8,416 in Colombia, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: COP 37,749,200 a year against COP 34,109,500 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate