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Salaries in Burkina Faso

The salary range of employees working in Burkina Faso is, by default, in the range of 143,909 CFA (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 538,177 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
80% of people earn:
144K - 538K CFA
10% earn less lthan 144K CFA
10% earns more than 538K CFA
Displayed value presents total salary in the whole country. Salary amount is influenced by bonuses, regions and many other factors.

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 234K
median 214K
10% 121K
25% 160K
75% 286K
90% 369K
25-34
 
 
Average 310K
median 272K
10% 129K
25% 186K
75% 390K
90% 536K
35-44
 
 
Average 359K
median 309K
10% 137K
25% 205K
75% 456K
90% 639K
45-54
 
 
Average 338K
median 287K
10% 121K
25% 186K
75% 432K
90% 615K
55+
 
 
Average 308K
median 266K
10% 120K
25% 177K
75% 391K
90% 546K

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
333,177 CFA
286,129 CFA
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Burkina Faso, men earn 16.4% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

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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Technologist
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
251 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
145,000 CFA
Anually salary
3,012 USD
Anually salary
1,740,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-22 17:38:34
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Food Technician
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
607 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 CFA
Anually salary
7,284 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-19 12:52:26
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Store Department Manager
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Séno
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,100 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
634,667 CFA
Anually salary
13,200 USD
Anually salary
7,616,004 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-17 15:01:51
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HR Generalist
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
815 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
470,000 CFA
Anually salary
9,780 USD
Anually salary
5,640,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-17 12:37:17
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Soldier
Security & Protection
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Nayala
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
270 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
155,833 CFA
Anually salary
3,240 USD
Anually salary
1,869,996 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-15 16:40:46
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Doctor
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Basic gross monthly salary
347 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
200,000 CFA
Anually salary
4,164 USD
Anually salary
2,400,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-15 01:17:37
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Assistant
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
173 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
100,000 CFA
Anually salary
2,076 USD
Anually salary
1,200,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-12 16:48:39
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Petrol Station Attendant
Service Industries
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Comoé
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
65 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
37,500 CFA
Anually salary
780 USD
Anually salary
450,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-11 19:57:51
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Network Strategy Specialist
Telecommunications
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
991 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
571,667 CFA
Anually salary
11,892 USD
Anually salary
6,860,004 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-11 19:48:38
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Account Manager
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Houet
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
211 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
121,500 CFA
Anually salary
2,532 USD
Anually salary
1,458,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-10 22:06:40

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