How much does a rig driller make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,796,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,319
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.2 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 84. Albania estimate | $5,535 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $5,319 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $5,261 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersCOP 21,500,200
- Stone planerCOP 17,953,000
- Stone fabricatorCOP 17,817,700
- Metal casterCOP 18,925,800
- Metal filerCOP 17,361,300
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsCOP 19,868,600
- Photo retoucherCOP 15,066,000
- Cure operatorCOP 16,884,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,796,500 a month, COP 21,557,700 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 18,734,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 25,305,100.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $5,319 in Colombia, 10.7 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: COP 21,557,700 a year against COP 17,953,000 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate