How much does a police officer make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,049,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,067
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.4 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 | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 76. Paraguay estimate | $6,090 |
| 77. Colombia estimate | $6,067 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $5,964 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterCOP 24,208,200
- Correctional officerCOP 21,899,800
- Security guardCOP 18,294,500
- Aid workerCOP 20,682,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,049,200 a month, COP 24,590,900 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 20,299,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 29,053,000.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $6,067 in Colombia, 13.2 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: COP 24,590,900 a year against COP 21,899,800 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate