How much does a power plant operator make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,333,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,907
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 83. Dominican Republic estimate | $6,912 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $6,907 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $6,543 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorCOP 24,054,100
- Chemical operatorCOP 27,197,700
- Process operatorCOP 30,825,200
- Metal furnace operatorCOP 25,061,900
- Pulp control workerCOP 21,571,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,333,100 a month, COP 27,996,800 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 23,363,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 32,295,200.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $6,907 in Colombia, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: COP 27,996,800 a year against COP 24,054,100 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate