How much does a chemist make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 144,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,970
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $2,980 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,970 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,850 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistF CFA 2,054,400
- MeteorologistF CFA 1,893,100
- GeologistF CFA 1,916,000
- ActuaryF CFA 1,862,500
- ZoologistF CFA 1,768,800
- Forestry advisorF CFA 1,712,800
- Environmental protection professionalsF CFA 1,624,800
- Industrial engineerF CFA 1,916,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 144,000 a month, F CFA 1,728,200 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,442,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 2,165,400.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $2,970 in Burkina Faso, 31.2 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: F CFA 2,054,400 a year against F CFA 1,728,200 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate