How much does an aid worker make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 54,480 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,124
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,140 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,124 |
| 135. Benin estimate | $933 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterF CFA 765,300
- Police officerF CFA 777,400
- Correctional officerF CFA 692,300
- Security guardF CFA 578,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 54,480 a month, F CFA 653,800 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 580,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 767,300.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $42,230 a year against $1,124 in Burkina Faso, 37.6 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: F CFA 765,300 a year against F CFA 653,800 for an aid worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate