How much does a street sweeper make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,478,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,378
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 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 | $63,480 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,170 |
| 3. Germany | $50,980 |
| 65. Malaysia estimate | $4,426 |
| 66. Colombia estimate | $4,378 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $4,322 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $124 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collectorCOP 18,044,200
- SorterCOP 18,092,500
- CourierCOP 16,667,900
- Odd job personsCOP 17,804,500
- Meter readerCOP 17,168,400
- Water and firewood collectorsCOP 16,894,200
- Gym workerCOP 16,155,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a street sweeper make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,478,600 a month, COP 17,742,700 a year.
How much does a street sweeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,165,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 21,394,700.
Which country pays a street sweeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $50,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a street sweeper make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $46,860 a year against $4,378 in Colombia, 10.7 times more.
Who makes more, a street sweeper or a courier?
A street sweeper: COP 17,742,700 a year against COP 16,667,900 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate