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Salaries in Burkina Faso

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
80% of people earn:
149K - 531K CFA
10% earn less lthan 149K CFA
10% earns more than 531K 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 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.

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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Booking agent
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
123 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
75,000 CFA
Anually salary
1,476 USD
Anually salary
900,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-01 15:03:26
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
222 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
135,000 CFA
Anually salary
2,664 USD
Anually salary
1,620,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-01 14:11:07
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Assistant
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
82 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
50,000 CFA
Anually salary
984 USD
Anually salary
600,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-04-01 13:06:51
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Buying Agent
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Houet
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
296 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
180,000 CFA
Anually salary
3,552 USD
Anually salary
2,160,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-03-31 06:22:33
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Paralegal - law student
Law & Legislation
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
927 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
563,333 CFA
Anually salary
11,124 USD
Anually salary
6,759,996 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-03-29 12:43:37
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Estate Agent
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
263 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
160,000 CFA
Anually salary
3,156 USD
Anually salary
1,920,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-03-13 11:41:27
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Air Traffic Controller
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Houet
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
247 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
150,000 CFA
Anually salary
2,964 USD
Anually salary
1,800,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-03-12 15:25:11
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Medical/Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Pharmaceutical Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Houet
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
285 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
172,917 CFA
Anually salary
3,420 USD
Anually salary
2,075,004 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-03-07 21:36:09
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Paralegal - law student
Law & Legislation
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kadiogo
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
659 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
400,000 CFA
Anually salary
7,908 USD
Anually salary
4,800,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-03-06 17:20:15
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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
494 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
300,000 CFA
Anually salary
5,928 USD
Anually salary
3,600,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-02-24 22:30:50

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