How much does a special needs teacher make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,266,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,671
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 144 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 | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,744 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,671 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $9,515 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerCOP 38,620,400
- Esol teacherCOP 33,213,600
- Music teacherCOP 34,319,800
- Dance teacherCOP 21,478,200
- IT trainerCOP 37,761,100
- Prison teacherCOP 35,139,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,266,600 a month, COP 39,198,700 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 34,328,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 46,822,300.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $9,671 in Colombia, 7.1 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: COP 39,198,700 a year against COP 33,213,600 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate