How much does a soldier make in Colombia?
COP 40,324,400a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,360,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,949
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 32,877,800Median: COP 40,324,400Highest 10%: COP 47,554,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 48. Bolivia estimate | $10,000 |
| 49. Colombia estimate | $9,949 |
| 50. Mexico estimate | $9,627 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,360,400 a month, COP 40,324,400 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 32,877,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 47,554,400.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $9,949 in Colombia, 7.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate