How much do water and firewood collectors earn in Colombia
COP 16,894,200a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,407,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,168
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What water and firewood collectors earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 15,273,100Median: COP 16,894,200Highest 10%: COP 19,162,900
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,150 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,150 |
| 64. Malaysia estimate | $4,214 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $4,168 |
| 66. Mexico estimate | $4,115 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierCOP 16,667,900
- Odd job personsCOP 17,804,500
- Meter readerCOP 17,168,400
- Gym workerCOP 16,155,500
- Waste collectorCOP 18,044,200
- SorterCOP 18,092,500
- Street sweeperCOP 17,742,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do water and firewood collectors earn a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,407,900 a month, COP 16,894,200 a year.
Which country pays water and firewood collectors the most?
United States, with a median of $40,240 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do water and firewood collectors earn more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $40,240 a year against $4,168 in Colombia, 9.7 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate