CountrypediaColombia
~52%
Employer Cost
42h
Max Work Week
15 days
Min Vacation
2 months
Probation
Overview
Colombia combines one of the largest talent pools in Latin America with full time zone overlap with the US East Coast. Bogotá, Medellín and Barranquilla are the main business and tech centers. The labor code (Código Sustantivo del Trabajo) is detailed, with mandatory social benefits such as prima de servicios, cesantías and dotación that employers must calculate correctly from day one.
Remote Work & Tech
Remote Adoption
Remote work regulated by Ley 2121 de 2021 (trabajo remoto) and Ley 2088 (trabajo en casa)
Digital Nomad Visa
Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V) available, up to 2 years
Internet Speed
Average 100 Mbps fixed broadband in major cities
Coworking Cost
$80-180 USD/month in Bogotá and Medellín
Tech Talent Pool
~150,000 software developers, strong growth in Medellín and Bogotá
Employment Costs
Avg Developer Salary
$2,000 - $4,000 USD/month (mid-senior)
Employer Cost on Top
~50-55% of gross salary including social security, parafiscales and prestaciones sociales
Total Cost Example
A $3,000 salary costs ~$4,560 total
Minimum Wage
SMMLV 2026, ~$340 USD/month plus transport allowance
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Contract Types
Indefinite, fixed-term (renewable), por obra o labor, salario integral for high earners
Probation Period
Up to 2 months (período de prueba, must be in writing)
Working Hours
42 hours/week from July 2026 (Ley 2101 de 2021)
Overtime
25% daytime, 75% nighttime, 75% to 100% on Sundays and holidays