How much does a potter make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 26,420 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $545
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 142 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 | $70,630 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,000 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,570 |
| 138. Guinea estimate | $575 |
| 139. Burkina Faso estimate | $545 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $493 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $124 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerF CFA 352,900
- Piano tunerF CFA 359,500
- JewellerF CFA 310,000
- GlassblowerF CFA 309,400
- Sign installerF CFA 324,800
- BasketmakerF CFA 291,800
- Carpet workerF CFA 296,800
- Candle factory workerF CFA 327,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a potter make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 26,420 a month, F CFA 317,100 a year.
How much does a potter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 282,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 359,100.
Which country pays a potter the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,140 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a potter make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $46,160 a year against $545 in Burkina Faso, 84.7 times more.
Who makes more, a potter or a watch maker?
A watch maker: F CFA 352,900 a year against F CFA 317,100 for a potter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate