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Civil Engineer Salary in Colombia

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The Colombia median is $38,231 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$38,231
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,186
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$38,231
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$18.38
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$38,231
Barranquilla, CO$38,231
Cartagena, CO$38,231
Cúcuta, CO$38,231
Soacha, CO$38,231
Bucaramanga, CO$38,231
Ibagué, CO$38,231
Santa Marta, CO$38,231
Montería, CO$38,231
Valledupar, CO$38,231
Bogotá, CO$27,414
Medellín, CO$24,252

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Colombia?
The national median civil engineer salary in Colombia is about $ 125.260.000 per year ($ 10.438.300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 79.460.000 to $ 125.260.000.
Which Colombia city pays civil engineers the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 125.260.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 79.460.000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about $ 54.090.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 173.485.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is civil engineer in demand in Colombia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.