How much does a metal worker make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 29,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $605
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.6 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 140. Guinea estimate | $639 |
| 141. Burkina Faso estimate | $605 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $548 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithF CFA 345,800
- Cnc operatorF CFA 365,200
- GrinderF CFA 336,000
- 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 metal worker make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 29,350 a month, F CFA 352,200 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 304,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 410,600.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $605 in Burkina Faso, 102.8 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: F CFA 365,200 a year against F CFA 352,200 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate