How much does an economist make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 161,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,338
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 3.2 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. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $3,349 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $3,338 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $3,203 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistF CFA 1,565,600
- HistorianF CFA 1,637,600
- PsychologistF CFA 1,740,700
- Social workerF CFA 1,549,800
- Religious professionalsF CFA 1,382,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 161,900 a month, F CFA 1,942,400 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,518,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 2,515,600.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $3,338 in Burkina Faso, 37.4 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: F CFA 1,942,400 a year against F CFA 1,565,600 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate