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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Colombia

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Colombia median is $37,691 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$37,691
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,141
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$37,691
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$18.12
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$37,691
Barranquilla, CO$37,691
Cartagena, CO$37,691
Cúcuta, CO$37,691
Soacha, CO$37,691
Bucaramanga, CO$37,691
Ibagué, CO$37,691
Santa Marta, CO$37,691
Montería, CO$37,691
Valledupar, CO$37,691
Bogotá, CO$26,868
Medellín, CO$24,518

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Colombia?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in Colombia is about $ 123.490.000 per year ($ 10.290.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 80.330.000 to $ 123.490.000.
Which Colombia city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 123.490.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 80.330.000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about $ 54.680.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 171.033.700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Colombia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.