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Data Engineer Salary in Colombia

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Colombia median is $55,042 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$55,042
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,587
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$55,042
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$26.46
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$55,042
Barranquilla, CO$55,042
Cartagena, CO$55,042
Cúcuta, CO$55,042
Soacha, CO$55,042
Bucaramanga, CO$55,042
Ibagué, CO$55,042
Santa Marta, CO$55,042
Montería, CO$55,042
Valledupar, CO$55,042
Bogotá, CO$39,617
Medellín, CO$34,364

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Colombia?
The national median data engineer salary in Colombia is about $ 180.340.000 per year ($ 15.028.300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 112.590.000 to $ 180.340.000.
Which Colombia city pays data engineers the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 180.340.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 112.590.000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about $ 72.810.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 259.689.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is data engineer in demand in Colombia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.