How much does a truck driver make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,523,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,511
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 84. Albania estimate | $4,694 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $4,511 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $4,462 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driverCOP 17,959,900
- Train driverCOP 24,836,600
- SignalmanCOP 21,677,300
- Motorcyle courierCOP 15,727,200
- Taxi driverCOP 15,012,200
- 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 truck driver make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,523,500 a month, COP 18,282,300 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,710,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 20,636,600.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $4,511 in Colombia, 13.0 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: COP 24,836,600 a year against COP 18,282,300 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate