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Colombia
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Colombia
(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)
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Colombia stands as a democratic nation and holds the position of the fourth-largest economy in South America. Anticipated to reach 350 billion USD in 2022, its GDP reflects the outcome of ongoing reforms, strategic investments, and primary exports encompassing oil, coal, coffee, and emeralds.
Major economic Cities
Bogotá, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, and Cartagena
Skills in demand
Software and data engineering, bilingual (Spanish-English) BPO/customer service, finance and shared services, and digital/product roles are in strong demand; bilingual professionals command a 25–30% premium.
Salary Data
The average salary in Colombia are mentioned below：
Employing in Colombia
Colombia offers many advantages to companies looking to hire new employees. The country has a large pool of highly-skilled workers, and the cost of living is relatively low. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when hiring in Colombia. In this section we’ll provide you with the basics of what to prepare when onboarding talents in Colombia.
Basic
Both verbal and written contracts are accepted in Colombia. There is no requirement that the contract should be written in a specific language, and employers can choose between Spanish or English.
Probation Period
In Colombia, the probation period is up to 2 months.
13th Month Pay
Paying a 13th month pay or popularly known as “Primas” is mandatory in Colombia. It is equivalent to an employee’s average monthly salary and is divided into two parts. The employer must pay the first half within the first two weeks or 15 days of June and the second half within the first two weeks or first 20 days of December.
Employee Benefits
Employers in Colombia may provide the following benefits to their employees:
- Life Insurance.
- Supplemental Health Insurance.
- Higher Pension Plans.
- Accident Insurance.
- Company Cars.
- Fuel Subsidy .
- Grocery Subsidy.
Employee Contract 
Basic
Both verbal and written contracts are accepted in Colombia. There is no requirement that the contract should be written in a specific language, and employers can choose between Spanish or English.
Probation Period
In Colombia, the probation period is up to 2 months.
13th Month Pay
Paying a 13th month pay or popularly known as “Primas” is mandatory in Colombia. It is equivalent to an employee’s average monthly salary and is divided into two parts. The employer must pay the first half within the first two weeks or 15 days of June and the second half within the first two weeks or first 20 days of December.
Employee Benefits
Employers in Colombia may provide the following benefits to their employees:
- Life Insurance.
- Supplemental Health Insurance.
- Higher Pension Plans.
- Accident Insurance.
- Company Cars.
- Fuel Subsidy .
- Grocery Subsidy.
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Public and Provincial Holidays
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