How much does a ship pilot make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,234,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,615
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.5 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 83. Dominican Republic estimate | $6,619 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $6,615 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $6,266 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerCOP 28,576,900
- Airline pilotCOP 36,545,600
- Air traffic controllerCOP 35,790,500
- Air traffic safety technicianCOP 25,491,400
- Wind technicianCOP 21,894,600
- Technical aideCOP 25,016,500
- Electrical technicianCOP 26,210,500
- Electronics engineering technicianCOP 24,445,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,234,300 a month, COP 26,811,100 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 20,526,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 34,258,300.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $6,615 in Colombia, 14.0 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: COP 28,576,900 a year against COP 26,811,100 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate