How much does a musician make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 118,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,442
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.4 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $2,450 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,442 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,344 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistF CFA 1,572,900
- Ballet dancerF CFA 1,405,200
- Art directorF CFA 1,692,800
- ActorF CFA 1,198,900
- AnnouncerF CFA 1,575,300
- PerformerF CFA 1,125,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 118,400 a month, F CFA 1,421,200 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,013,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,792,400.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $2,442 in Burkina Faso, 38.0 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: F CFA 1,572,900 a year against F CFA 1,421,200 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate