How much does a candle factory worker make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 27,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $563
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 142 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. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 138. Guinea estimate | $594 |
| 139. Burkina Faso estimate | $563 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $509 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerF CFA 352,900
- Piano tunerF CFA 359,500
- JewellerF CFA 310,000
- PotterF CFA 317,100
- GlassblowerF CFA 309,400
- Sign installerF CFA 324,800
- BasketmakerF CFA 291,800
- Carpet workerF CFA 296,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 27,290 a month, F CFA 327,400 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 260,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 391,400.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $563 in Burkina Faso, 81.9 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: F CFA 352,900 a year against F CFA 327,400 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate