How much does a taxi driver make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,251,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,704
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 84. Albania estimate | $3,855 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $3,704 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $3,664 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courierCOP 15,727,200
- Train driverCOP 24,836,600
- SignalmanCOP 21,677,300
- Bus driverCOP 17,959,900
- Truck driverCOP 18,282,300
- Farm equipment operatorCOP 17,238,200
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsCOP 19,591,800
- Crane operatorsCOP 20,970,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,251,000 a month, COP 15,012,200 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 12,794,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 18,595,600.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $3,704 in Colombia, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: COP 15,727,200 a year against COP 15,012,200 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate