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Professor Salary in Colombia

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Colombia median is $36,299 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$36,299
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,025
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$36,299
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$17.45
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$36,299
Barranquilla, CO$36,299
Cartagena, CO$36,299
Cúcuta, CO$36,299
Soacha, CO$36,299
Bucaramanga, CO$36,299
Ibagué, CO$36,299
Santa Marta, CO$36,299
Montería, CO$36,299
Valledupar, CO$36,299
Bogotá, CO$26,136
Medellín, CO$22,629

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Colombia?
The national median professor salary in Colombia is about $ 118.930.000 per year ($ 9.910.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 74.140.000 to $ 118.930.000.
Which Colombia city pays professors the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 118.930.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 74.140.000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about $ 55.920.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 171.259.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is professor in demand in Colombia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.