How much does a translator make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,935,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,691
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $8,756 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $8,691 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $8,551 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerCOP 36,564,200
- JournalistCOP 38,231,500
- LawyerCOP 50,918,000
- JudgeCOP 54,436,600
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedCOP 43,859,200
- Museum curatorCOP 36,828,400
- LibrarianCOP 38,014,600
- EconomistCOP 46,617,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,935,500 a month, COP 35,225,900 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 29,286,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 43,260,200.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $8,691 in Colombia, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: COP 36,564,200 a year against COP 35,225,900 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate