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How much does a performer make in Burkina Faso?

F CFA 1,125,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 93,750 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,933
Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
1.9 times
Data from
2025

Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaBurkina Faso, rank 109

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in Burkina Faso
Lowest 10%: F CFA 618,700Median: F CFA 1,125,000Highest 10%: F CFA 1,912,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$70,640
2. Luxembourg estimate$57,990
3. Germany$51,090
108. Yemen estimate$1,940
109. Burkina Faso estimate$1,933
110. Mali estimate$1,855
143. Nigeria estimate$254
Compare creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a performer make a month in Burkina Faso?

The median gross salary is F CFA 93,750 a month, F CFA 1,125,000 a year.

How much does a performer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 618,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,912,500.

Which country pays a performer the most?

Germany, with a median of $51,090 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a performer make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?

In United States: $41,020 a year against $1,933 in Burkina Faso, 21.2 times more.

Who makes more, a performer or an artist?

An artist: F CFA 1,572,900 a year against F CFA 1,125,000 for a performer, 1.4 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate