How much does a grinder make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 28,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $577
- 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. Iceland estimate | $74,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,440 |
| 138. Guinea estimate | $610 |
| 139. Burkina Faso estimate | $577 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $523 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithF CFA 345,800
- Metal workerF CFA 352,200
- Cnc operatorF CFA 365,200
- Metal molderF CFA 339,800
- WelderF CFA 359,000
- MetalworkerF CFA 368,700
- Steel erectorF CFA 382,200
- RiggerF CFA 404,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinder make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 28,000 a month, F CFA 336,000 a year.
How much does a grinder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 298,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 394,200.
Which country pays a grinder the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a grinder make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $46,480 a year against $577 in Burkina Faso, 80.5 times more.
Who makes more, a grinder or a metal worker?
A metal worker: F CFA 352,200 a year against F CFA 336,000 for a grinder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate