How much does a farm hands make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 28,580 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $589
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 142 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 | $57,260 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,980 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $42,780 |
| 128. Lesotho estimate | $624 |
| 129. Burkina Faso estimate | $589 |
| 130. Mali estimate | $566 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Livestock farm labourersF CFA 350,500
- Farm handF CFA 362,700
- GardenerF CFA 362,200
- Forest workerF CFA 388,500
- Water-based fisheries workerF CFA 347,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hands make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 28,580 a month, F CFA 343,000 a year.
How much does a farm hands make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 331,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 380,600.
Which country pays a farm hands the most?
Germany, with a median of $37,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hands make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $35,750 a year against $589 in Burkina Faso, 60.7 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hands or a farm hand?
A farm hand: F CFA 362,700 a year against F CFA 343,000 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate