How much does a waiter make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,186,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,514
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 76. Paraguay estimate | $3,527 |
| 77. Colombia estimate | $3,514 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $3,455 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BartenderCOP 14,913,500
- Flight attendantCOP 18,838,800
- Rail conductorCOP 17,686,000
- GuideCOP 16,583,400
- CookCOP 15,700,500
- HairdresserCOP 14,683,800
- BeauticianCOP 14,705,900
- Household managerCOP 16,991,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,186,900 a month, COP 14,242,700 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 11,055,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 18,036,100.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $3,514 in Colombia, 10.0 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: COP 14,913,500 a year against COP 14,242,700 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate