How much does an athlete make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 76,510 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,578
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Germany | $87,270 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,880 |
| 128. Pakistan estimate | $1,667 |
| 129. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,578 |
| 130. Afghanistan estimate | $1,531 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachF CFA 664,600
- Riding instructorF CFA 682,600
- Legal aideF CFA 898,500
- Social care workerF CFA 830,000
- Religious workerF CFA 789,700
- PhotographerF CFA 785,900
- Set designerF CFA 799,800
- Museum technicianF CFA 795,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 76,510 a month, F CFA 918,100 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 634,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 2,406,800.
Which country pays an athlete the most?
Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an athlete make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $1,578 in Burkina Faso, 42.3 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: F CFA 918,100 a year against F CFA 664,600 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate