How much does a metal filer make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 73,320 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,512
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 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 | $71,440 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,280 |
| 121. Bangladesh estimate | $1,522 |
| 122. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,512 |
| 123. Mali estimate | $1,477 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Metal casterF CFA 959,100
- MinersF CFA 1,089,500
- Stone planerF CFA 909,800
- Rig drillerF CFA 1,092,400
- Stone fabricatorF CFA 902,900
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsF CFA 1,006,900
- Photo retoucherF CFA 763,500
- Cure operatorF CFA 855,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal filer make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 73,320 a month, F CFA 879,800 a year.
How much does a metal filer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 786,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,038,400.
Which country pays a metal filer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal filer make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $47,330 a year against $1,512 in Burkina Faso, 31.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metal filer or a metal caster?
A metal caster: F CFA 959,100 a year against F CFA 879,800 for a metal filer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate