How much does a chef make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 64,030 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,320
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.3 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 | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 128. Pakistan estimate | $1,395 |
| 129. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,320 |
| 130. Afghanistan estimate | $1,281 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerF CFA 785,900
- Set designerF CFA 799,800
- Museum technicianF CFA 795,700
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsF CFA 889,400
- Legal aideF CFA 898,500
- Social care workerF CFA 830,000
- Religious workerF CFA 789,700
- AthleteF CFA 918,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 64,030 a month, F CFA 768,400 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 649,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 907,600.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $1,320 in Burkina Faso, 36.8 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?
A set designer: F CFA 799,800 a year against F CFA 768,400 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate