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Teacher Salary in Colombia

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Colombia median is $21,835 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$21,835
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,820
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,835
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$10.50
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$21,835
Barranquilla, CO$21,835
Cartagena, CO$21,835
Cúcuta, CO$21,835
Soacha, CO$21,835
Bucaramanga, CO$21,835
Ibagué, CO$21,835
Santa Marta, CO$21,835
Montería, CO$21,835
Valledupar, CO$21,835
Bogotá, CO$15,688
Medellín, CO$13,744

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Related Education salaries in Colombia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Colombia?
The national median teacher salary in Colombia is about $ 71.540.000 per year ($ 5.961.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 45.030.000 to $ 71.540.000.
Which Colombia city pays teachers the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 71.540.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 45.030.000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about $ 33.960.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 95.148.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is teacher in demand in Colombia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.