How much does an electric powerline worker make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 38,020 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $784
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 140. Guinea estimate | $828 |
| 141. Burkina Faso estimate | $784 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $709 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ElectricianF CFA 387,400
- Car electricianF CFA 411,800
- Avionics mechanicF CFA 407,200
- Fire alarm technicianF CFA 395,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 38,020 a month, F CFA 456,200 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 362,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 523,800.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $784 in Burkina Faso, 115.7 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: F CFA 456,200 a year against F CFA 387,400 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate