How much does a power plant operator make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 91,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,878
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 128. Pakistan estimate | $1,983 |
| 129. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,878 |
| 130. Afghanistan estimate | $1,822 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorF CFA 938,700
- Chemical operatorF CFA 1,061,400
- Process operatorF CFA 1,203,000
- Metal furnace operatorF CFA 978,100
- Pulp control workerF CFA 841,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 91,050 a month, F CFA 1,092,600 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 911,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,260,300.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $1,878 in Burkina Faso, 42.3 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: F CFA 1,092,600 a year against F CFA 938,700 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate