How much does a carpenter make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 29,530 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $609
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.6 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. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 140. Guinea estimate | $643 |
| 141. Burkina Faso estimate | $609 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $551 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BuilderF CFA 373,100
- BricklayerF CFA 369,000
- StonemasonF CFA 360,900
- Concrete finisherF CFA 377,000
- Tent builderF CFA 362,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 29,530 a month, F CFA 354,400 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 301,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 432,900.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $609 in Burkina Faso, 99.5 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: F CFA 373,100 a year against F CFA 354,400 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate