How much does an accountant make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 142,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,943
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $2,953 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,943 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,825 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- FinancierF CFA 1,879,800
- Financial analystF CFA 1,876,500
- Management consultantF CFA 1,886,100
- Policy analystF CFA 1,689,900
- Career coachF CFA 1,603,800
- Corporate trainerF CFA 1,621,000
- Marketing specialistF CFA 1,696,700
- Public relations professionalsF CFA 1,588,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 142,700 a month, F CFA 1,712,700 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,457,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 2,126,100.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $2,943 in Burkina Faso, 28.0 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: F CFA 1,879,800 a year against F CFA 1,712,700 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate