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The salary range of employees working in Burkina Faso is, by default, in the range of 148,622 CFA (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 531,092 CFA (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.

Average gross salary in Burkina Faso is
200K
300K
400K
500K
 
10% earn less lthan 149K CFA
10% earns more than 531K CFA
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Burkina Faso into salary brackets in CFA.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Burkina Faso by age in CFA.

<24
 
 
Average 228K
median 207K
10% 113K
25% 152K
75% 281K
90% 368K
25-34
 
 
Average 320K
median 276K
10% 124K
25% 184K
75% 407K
90% 569K
35-44
 
 
Average 360K
median 303K
10% 123K
25% 193K
75% 462K
90% 664K
45-54
 
 
Average 333K
median 276K
10% 105K
25% 171K
75% 429K
90% 626K
55+
 
 
Average 311K
median 264K
10% 109K
25% 169K
75% 399K
90% 570K

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Burkina Faso (CFA).

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Men
337,253 CFA
300,456 CFA
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Burkina Faso, men earn 12.3% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

NigeriaNigeria

139,690 CFA (gross)

KenyaKenya

420,419 CFA (gross)

Ivory CoastIvory Coast

339,456 CFA (net)

LatviaLatvia

1,139,509 CFA (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Qualified Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Namentenga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
484 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
300,000 CFA
Anually salary
5,808 USD
Anually salary
3,600,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-02-24 22:30:50
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Private Banker
Banking
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
274 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
170,000 CFA
Anually salary
3,288 USD
Anually salary
2,040,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-02-07 10:37:44
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Customs Officer
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
725 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
450,000 CFA
Anually salary
8,700 USD
Anually salary
5,400,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-02-07 00:02:57
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Chief Official
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,079 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
669,327 CFA
Anually salary
12,948 USD
Anually salary
8,031,924 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-24 19:38:24
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Biologist
Education, Science & Research
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tuy
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
161 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
100,000 CFA
Anually salary
1,932 USD
Anually salary
1,200,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-24 15:58:30
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Design Engineer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Passoré
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
282 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
175,000 CFA
Anually salary
3,384 USD
Anually salary
2,100,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-20 20:45:08
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Restaurant manager
Management
Age group
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Houet
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
337 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
209,000 CFA
Anually salary
4,044 USD
Anually salary
2,508,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-16 17:10:33
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Department Director
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
371 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
230,000 CFA
Anually salary
4,452 USD
Anually salary
2,760,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-16 13:27:01
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Customs Officer
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Poni
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
347 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
215,000 CFA
Anually salary
4,164 USD
Anually salary
2,580,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-08 17:32:03
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Systems Administrator
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Boulkiemdé
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
927 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
575,000 CFA
Anually salary
11,124 USD
Anually salary
6,900,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-01-04 17:47:52

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