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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Colombia 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Colombia?


Average Monthly Salary
4,400,000 COP
( 52,800,000 COP yearly)

LOW
1,540,000
COP
AVERAGE
4,400,000
COP
HIGH
9,770,000
COP
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia typically earns around 4,400,000 COP. Salaries range from 1,540,000 COP (lowest average) to 9,770,000 COP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining domain in Colombia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager4,150,000 COP
Associate Analyst4,600,000 COP
Associate Landman1,930,000 COP
Auxiliary Equipment Operator1,840,000 COP
Biomass Plant Technician2,180,000 COP
Biomass Power Plant Manager5,920,000 COP
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist4,560,000 COP
Chemical Plant Operator3,600,000 COP
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer4,320,000 COP
Chief Renewable Energy Officer7,630,000 COP
Chief Sustainability Officer7,540,000 COP
Completions Engineer4,190,000 COP
Cost Controller3,040,000 COP
Cost Engineer4,300,000 COP
Crude Oil Marketing Representative4,820,000 COP
Deep-sea Mining Engineer5,260,000 COP
Dispatcher1,820,000 COP
Distribution Manager5,780,000 COP
Dragline Operator2,100,000 COP
Driller Offsider1,550,000 COP
Dump Truck Driver1,760,000 COP
Electric and Gas Operations Manager9,850,000 COP
Energy Advisor6,300,000 COP
Energy Analyst5,990,000 COP
Energy Auditor5,530,000 COP
Energy Dispatch Director7,030,000 COP
Energy Efficiency Auditor4,310,000 COP
Energy Efficiency Consultant5,290,000 COP
Energy Modeler4,010,000 COP
Energy Policy Analyst4,350,000 COP
Energy Storage Engineer4,700,000 COP
Energy Technical Assistant2,580,000 COP
Energy Technical Manager5,280,000 COP
Energy Technical Support Manager5,430,000 COP
Energy Technical Trainer3,640,000 COP
Engineering Geologist7,720,000 COP
Exploration Manager7,480,000 COP
Field Safety Auditor5,070,000 COP
Fluids Engineer4,030,000 COP
Fuel Cell Engineer4,730,000 COP
Fuel Cell Technician2,140,000 COP
Fuels Handler2,090,000 COP
Gas Compressor Operator1,830,000 COP
Gas Distribution Plant Operator3,560,000 COP
Gas Supply Manager6,460,000 COP
Geologist8,010,000 COP
Geophysicist8,090,000 COP
Geothermal Engineer4,870,000 COP
Geothermal Production Manager7,200,000 COP
Geothermal Technician3,090,000 COP
HSE Engineer4,430,000 COP
HSE Officer2,560,000 COP
HSE Supervisor3,200,000 COP
HSEQ Administrator2,980,000 COP
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer5,130,000 COP
Inspector3,950,000 COP
Instructor3,610,000 COP
Instrument Designer3,460,000 COP
Lead Technical Field Advisor5,680,000 COP
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer3,970,000 COP
Logistics and Tool Coordinator3,890,000 COP
Maintenance Engineer4,270,000 COP
Maintenance Superintendent3,900,000 COP
Material Controller2,860,000 COP
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist4,100,000 COP
Mine Engineer4,090,000 COP
Mine Surveyor4,650,000 COP
Mining Project Administrator3,750,000 COP
Mining Project Assistant3,110,000 COP
Mining Project Controls Consultant4,660,000 COP
Mining Project Coordinator3,630,000 COP
Mining Project Engineer4,340,000 COP
Mining Project Manager5,430,000 COP
Mining Site Manager5,570,000 COP
Mining Team Leader4,710,000 COP
Natural Gas Engineer4,460,000 COP
NDT Technician2,690,000 COP
Net Zero Energy Consultant5,730,000 COP
Oil Service Unit Operator2,290,000 COP
Oil Trader5,800,000 COP
Oilwell Pumper1,660,000 COP
Petroleum Engineer 4,880,000 COP
Petroleum Geologist7,550,000 COP
Petroleum Pump System Operator2,380,000 COP
Petroleum Technician2,550,000 COP
Photovoltaic Engineer4,890,000 COP
Pipeline Technician1,690,000 COP
Power Coordinator2,740,000 COP
Power Plant Operations Manager8,190,000 COP
Power Plant Operator3,510,000 COP
Radio Operator1,860,000 COP
Reliability Engineer4,380,000 COP
Renewable Energy Consultant6,250,000 COP
Renewable Energy Engineer4,930,000 COP
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst4,810,000 COP
Reservoir Engineer4,150,000 COP
Risk Analyst5,130,000 COP
Roughneck4,220,000 COP
Scaffolder2,710,000 COP
Shutdown Engineer3,740,000 COP
Smart Grid Analyst4,550,000 COP
Smart Grid Engineer4,840,000 COP
Solar Energy Installation Manager6,100,000 COP
Solar Energy Systems Engineer4,500,000 COP
Solar Photovoltaic Installer2,700,000 COP
Solar Thermal Technician2,690,000 COP
Supply Operations Manager7,290,000 COP
Sustainability Analyst5,380,000 COP
Sustainability Architect5,410,000 COP
Sustainability Specialist6,640,000 COP
Sustainable Energy Consultant5,760,000 COP
System Development Advisor5,140,000 COP
Tanker Truck Driver1,740,000 COP
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer4,330,000 COP
Utility Operator2,370,000 COP
Waste-to-Energy Specialist5,850,000 COP
Wind Energy Project Manager5,680,000 COP
Wind Farm Technician3,120,000 COP
Wind Turbine Technician3,440,000 COP


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Colombia

Median and salary distribution Colombia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
4,880,000 COP or more
10% of people earn
4,050,000 to 4,880,000 COP
20% of people earn
2,220,000 COP or less
65% of people earn
2,220,000 to 4,050,000 COP
Minimum Salary
1,540,000
COP
Median
4,010,000
COP
Maximum
9,770,000
COP




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia range from 1,540,000 COP (starting average salary) to 9,770,000 COP (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 4,010,000 COP, implying that half of the workforce in Colombia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia earn less than 3,060,000 COP, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,990,000 COP, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,220,000 COP to 4,050,000 COP. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,220,000 COP mark, while 10% ranged from 4,050,000 COP to 4,880,000 COP. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 4,880,000 COP or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Colombia costs anywhere from 23,500,000 COP to 70,600,000 COP and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Colombia

Salary comparison by gender Colombia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
4,570,000 COP
Female-9%
4,150,000 COP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Colombia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Colombia

How much are annual salary increments in Colombia for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 19 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Colombia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Colombia / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Colombia is 4%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Colombia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Colombia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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49% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Colombia


25,400 COP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia is 25,400 COP.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia is 8,860 COP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Barranquilla4,530,000 COP
Bello4,180,000 COP
Bogota5,080,000 COP
Bucaramanga4,290,000 COP
Buenaventura4,070,000 COP
Cartagena4,490,000 COP
Cucuta4,450,000 COP
Ibague4,390,000 COP
Manizales3,980,000 COP
Medellin5,040,000 COP
Monteria4,100,000 COP
Neiva3,940,000 COP
Pereira4,090,000 COP
Santa Marta4,220,000 COP
Soacha4,380,000 COP
Soledad4,450,000 COP
Valledupar4,180,000 COP
Villavicencio4,290,000 COP

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Colombia is 11% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
4,410,000 COP
Public Sector+11%
4,900,000 COP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 4,010,000 COP and 4,990,000 COP. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Colombia ranges from 1,540,000 COP to 3,060,000 COP. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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