How much is the transportation allowance in 2026 in Colombia?

249,095 a month, set by Decree 1470 of 2025. It's paid in full for 30 days worked and prorated if you worked fewer.

Who is entitled to the transportation allowance?

Generally, anyone earning up to 2 monthly minimum wages, as long as their situation allows it. It doesn't apply, for example, to remote work or when the employer provides transportation.

What's the salary cap to receive the allowance?

Two minimum wages: with the 2026 SMLMV, that's 3,501,810. With a higher salary there's no allowance.

Is the transportation allowance considered salary?

No. It is included in the base for severance pay and the service bonus; it's not included in vacation pay or the ordinary contribution base.

How is the prorated allowance calculated?

Monthly allowance × days worked ÷ 30. For example, 15 days equal 124,547.50 at the 2026 value.

Is the transportation allowance part of salary for all purposes?

It's not ordinary salary, but it is counted for calculating social benefits (severance pay, service bonus) under Colombian law, even though it doesn't count toward pension or health contributions.

Colombia Transportation Allowance Calculator

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Calculate the transportation allowance you're owed in Colombia based on your salary and the days you worked in the month. In 2026 it's 249,095 a month for anyone earning up to 2 minimum wages who meets the conditions.

How is it calculated?

The 2026 transportation allowance is 249,095 a month (Decree 1470 of 2025). As a general rule it's received by anyone earning up to 2 SMLMV (with the minimum wage of 1,750,905, that's up to 3,501,810). If you work the full month it's paid in full; if you work fewer days, it's prorated: 249,095 × days worked ÷ 30. It doesn't count as salary, but it is included in the base for severance pay (cesantías) and the service bonus (prima); it's not included in vacation pay or the ordinary social security contribution base. There are situations where it may not apply, for example if you work remotely or from home, or if your employer provides transportation: in that case choose "Doesn't apply to me".

Examples

Minimum wage, full month
You're owed the full allowance: 249,095.
Minimum wage, 15 days worked
Prorated allowance for 15 days: 124,548.
Salary of 4,000,000
Doesn't apply: your salary exceeds 2 SMLMV (3,501,810). Allowance: 0.