How much does a doctor make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 201,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,163
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 4.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $4,177 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $4,163 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $3,995 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorF CFA 2,918,700
- Registered nurseF CFA 1,763,000
- MidwifeF CFA 1,746,600
- Traditional therapistF CFA 1,331,900
- Paramedical practitionersF CFA 1,897,000
- VeterinarianF CFA 1,799,400
- DentistF CFA 2,025,600
- PharmacistF CFA 1,845,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 201,900 a month, F CFA 2,422,500 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,475,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 2,990,300.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $4,163 in Burkina Faso, 64.3 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: F CFA 2,918,700 a year against F CFA 2,422,500 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate