How much does a guide make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 43,690 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $901
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.9 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 | $62,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,440 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,390 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $914 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $901 |
| 135. Benin estimate | $748 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantF CFA 595,500
- Rail conductorF CFA 559,100
- CookF CFA 496,300
- WaiterF CFA 450,200
- BartenderF CFA 471,500
- HairdresserF CFA 464,200
- BeauticianF CFA 464,900
- Household managerF CFA 537,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a guide make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 43,690 a month, F CFA 524,200 a year.
How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 456,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 630,600.
Which country pays a guide the most?
United States, with a median of $48,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a guide make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $48,580 a year against $901 in Burkina Faso, 53.9 times more.
Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: F CFA 595,500 a year against F CFA 524,200 for a guide, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate