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How much does a zoologist make in Colombia?

COP 42,452,300a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,537,700 a month. estimate

Equals
$10,470
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
2.4 times
Data from
2025

Where Colombia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaColombia, rank 65

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 35,067,200Median: COP 42,452,300Highest 10%: COP 52,469,000

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$111,100
2. United States$100,600
3. Luxembourg estimate$91,170
64. Brazil estimate$10,550
65. Colombia estimate$10,470
66. Dominican Republic estimate$10,300
144. Nigeria estimate$399
Compare biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a zoologist make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 3,537,700 a month, COP 42,452,300 a year.

How much does a zoologist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 35,067,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 52,469,000.

Which country pays a zoologist the most?

United States, with a median of $100,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a zoologist make more in Colombia or in United States?

In United States: $100,600 a year against $10,470 in Colombia, 9.6 times more.

Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?

A zoologist: COP 42,452,300 a year against COP 41,107,800 for a forestry advisor, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate