How much does a registered nurse make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 146,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,030
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $3,040 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $3,030 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,908 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeF CFA 1,746,600
- DoctorF CFA 2,422,500
- Specialist doctorF CFA 2,918,700
- Traditional therapistF CFA 1,331,900
- Paramedical practitionersF CFA 1,897,000
- VeterinarianF CFA 1,799,400
- DentistF CFA 2,025,600
- PharmacistF CFA 1,845,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 146,900 a month, F CFA 1,763,000 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,538,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 2,016,900.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $3,030 in Burkina Faso, 33.8 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: F CFA 2,422,500 a year against F CFA 1,763,000 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate