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Electrical Engineer Salary in Colombia

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The Colombia median is $43,109 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,109
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,592
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,109
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$20.73
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$43,109
Barranquilla, CO$43,109
Cartagena, CO$43,109
Cúcuta, CO$43,109
Soacha, CO$43,109
Bucaramanga, CO$43,109
Ibagué, CO$43,109
Santa Marta, CO$43,109
Montería, CO$43,109
Valledupar, CO$43,109
Bogotá, CO$31,031
Medellín, CO$26,889

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in Colombia?
The national median electrical engineer salary in Colombia is about $ 141.240.000 per year ($ 11.770.000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 88.100.000 to $ 141.240.000.
Which Colombia city pays electrical engineers the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 141.240.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 88.100.000 per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about $ 59.970.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 197.171.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is electrical engineer in demand in Colombia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.