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Salaries in Bogotá, CO

75 careers with observed metro pay in Bogotá — about 30% below the Colombia average. Figures in COP.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is COP). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Pay index (Colombia)
70
100 = national average
Cost of living
100
100 = US national average
Metro population
7,674,366

Bogotá salaries sit ~30% below the Colombia average

Bogotá, CO lists 75 careers with observed metro percentiles in COP. Pay index 0.70 (30% below national); COL 100 vs a US baseline of 100.

Radiologist leads this Bogotá table at $ 265.560.000 a year, with Surgeon at $ 264.270.000 and Psychiatrist at $ 242.200.000. The midpoint of the listed set is Web Developer at $ 92.420.000 — a better “typical covered career here” than row #1 alone. Top-of-list mix: 5 healthcare, 3 technology, and 1 finance & business.

Population in the dataset is about 7,674,366. Larger labour markets usually support wider industry mix; smaller ones can look “high paying” on one clinical or tech title and thin everywhere else. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort.

Colombia shows about 5.1% CPI in 2025. Open a role’s Bogotá salary page for p10–p90, take-home, and rent models — this hub is the directory. Missing careers may still have a national Colombia page even when this metro lacks observed percentiles.

Reading pay and COL together in Bogotá

Use pay index (0.70) for wage level vs Colombia, and COL (100) for prices. High on both is not the same as high real leftover.

Figures are observed metro medians where listed, in COP, gross. They are market estimates — not a promise from any one employer.

What tops the Bogotá cash list

Radiologist: Radiologists interpret medical images to diagnose and guide treatment of disease. Observed median here: $ 265.560.000. That lead reflects how this metro prices the occupation, not a recommendation to retrain tomorrow.

Average salary by job in Bogotá

JobPer year
RadiologistHealthcare$83,191
SurgeonHealthcare$82,787
PsychiatristHealthcare$75,873
DentistHealthcare$55,505
PhysicianHealthcare$54,173
Cloud ArchitectTechnology$51,614
Investment BankerFinance & Business$50,640
Corporate AttorneyLegal$50,352
Product ManagerTechnology$45,587
Site Reliability EngineerTechnology$45,499
DevOps EngineerTechnology$40,897
Data EngineerTechnology$40,662
ActuaryFinance & Business$40,546
Physician AssistantHealthcare$40,136
Data ScientistTechnology$39,785
AI EngineerTechnology$39,785
Aerospace EngineerEngineering$39,525
OptometristHealthcare$38,447
PharmacistHealthcare$37,733
Nurse PractitionerHealthcare$37,335
Software EngineerTechnology$37,244
Frontend DeveloperTechnology$37,244
Backend DeveloperTechnology$37,244
Full-Stack DeveloperTechnology$37,244
Management ConsultantFinance & Business$36,054
Sales ManagerFinance & Business$33,238
UX DesignerTechnology$32,320
Electrical EngineerEngineering$31,850
VeterinarianHealthcare$31,606
Chemical EngineerEngineering$31,593
Database AdministratorTechnology$30,663
LawyerLegal$30,472
Financial AdvisorFinance & Business$30,362
Biomedical EngineerEngineering$29,908
PsychologistHealthcare$29,403
Network EngineerTechnology$29,344
Marketing ManagerFinance & Business$28,993
Web DeveloperTechnology$28,952
Financial AnalystFinance & Business$28,780
Project ManagerFinance & Business$28,438
School PrincipalEducation$28,254
Civil EngineerEngineering$28,138
Industrial EngineerEngineering$28,100
QA EngineerTechnology$27,987
Mechanical EngineerEngineering$27,577
Operations ManagerFinance & Business$27,395
Environmental EngineerEngineering$27,329
ProfessorEducation$26,825
Data AnalystTechnology$26,762
Physical TherapistHealthcare$26,606
Occupational TherapistHealthcare$25,939
Systems AdministratorTechnology$25,788
Business AnalystFinance & Business$25,719
ArchitectCreative$25,569
Registered NurseHealthcare$25,218
Dental HygienistHealthcare$24,250
HR ManagerFinance & Business$23,786
AuditorFinance & Business$22,546
RecruiterFinance & Business$21,788
Real Estate AgentFinance & Business$20,707
AccountantFinance & Business$20,315
CopywriterCreative$18,599
ParalegalLegal$18,383
PlumberSkilled Trades$18,348
ElectricianSkilled Trades$17,991
ChefSkilled Trades$17,931
IT Support SpecialistTechnology$17,462
Social Media ManagerCreative$17,355
Video EditorCreative$16,757
Graphic DesignerCreative$16,685
HVAC TechnicianSkilled Trades$16,578
TeacherEducation$16,102
PhotographerCreative$15,676
WelderSkilled Trades$14,767
CarpenterSkilled Trades$14,711

Frequently asked questions

Are salaries high in Bogotá, CO?
Bogotá, CO pays about 30% below the Colombia average (pay index 0.70). High cash is not the same as high leftover after COL 100.
What is the cost of living in Bogotá, CO?
COL index 100 (100 = US national average). About the baseline.
What is the highest-paying job in Bogotá, CO?
Of roles with observed data, Radiologist leads at about $ 265.560.000 per year.
How many careers have salary data for Bogotá, CO?
75 careers list observed metro pay in COP on this hub.
How should I read salaries in Bogotá, CO?
Compare pay index (0.70) with COL (100), then open a role page for percentiles and take-home. Estimates only — not offers.