How much does a firefighter make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 63,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,315
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,334 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,315 |
| 135. Benin estimate | $1,092 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerF CFA 777,400
- Correctional officerF CFA 692,300
- Security guardF CFA 578,300
- Aid workerF CFA 653,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 63,770 a month, F CFA 765,300 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 618,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 941,200.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $1,315 in Burkina Faso, 47.3 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: F CFA 765,300 a year against F CFA 692,300 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate