How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,351,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,001
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 64. Malaysia estimate | $4,045 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $4,001 |
| 66. Mexico estimate | $3,950 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsCOP 16,004,700
- Livestock farm labourersCOP 16,356,600
- Farm handCOP 16,927,000
- GardenerCOP 16,902,100
- Forest workerCOP 18,131,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,351,400 a month, COP 16,216,300 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 14,423,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 18,942,700.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $4,001 in Colombia, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: COP 16,927,000 a year against COP 16,216,300 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate