How much does a meter reader make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 30,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $632
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 130. Lesotho estimate | $669 |
| 131. Burkina Faso estimate | $632 |
| 132. Mali estimate | $607 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierF CFA 357,200
- Odd job personsF CFA 381,500
- Water and firewood collectorsF CFA 362,000
- Gym workerF CFA 346,200
- Waste collectorF CFA 386,700
- SorterF CFA 387,700
- Street sweeperF CFA 380,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 30,660 a month, F CFA 367,900 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 323,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 439,900.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $632 in Burkina Faso, 75.5 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a gym worker?
A meter reader: F CFA 367,900 a year against F CFA 346,200 for a gym worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate