How much does a military officer make in Burkina Faso?
F CFA 1,037,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 86,480 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,783
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Burkina Faso
Lowest 10%: F CFA 875,300Median: F CFA 1,037,700Highest 10%: F CFA 1,194,500
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 102. Uganda estimate | $1,808 |
| 103. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,783 |
| 104. Benin estimate | $1,742 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 86,480 a month, F CFA 1,037,700 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 875,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,194,500.
Which country pays a military officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a military officer make more in Burkina Faso or in Canada?
In Canada: $81,910 a year against $1,783 in Burkina Faso, 45.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate