How much does a preschool teacher make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,726,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,071
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 143 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 | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 63. Brazil estimate | $8,132 |
| 64. Colombia estimate | $8,071 |
| 65. Dominican Republic estimate | $7,940 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacherCOP 38,793,600
- ProfessorCOP 42,095,000
- Vocational teacherCOP 38,140,400
- High school teacherCOP 41,198,800
- Education officerCOP 38,620,400
- Special needs teacherCOP 39,198,700
- Esol teacherCOP 33,213,600
- Music teacherCOP 34,319,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,726,000 a month, COP 32,712,100 a year.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 29,269,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 39,612,900.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $42,690 a year against $8,071 in Colombia, 5.3 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?
An elementary school teacher: COP 38,793,600 a year against COP 32,712,100 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate