How much does a secretary make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 71,230 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,469
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 132. Ghana estimate | $1,473 |
| 133. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,469 |
| 134. Burundi estimate | $1,369 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerkF CFA 831,300
- TypistF CFA 793,200
- Data entry clerkF CFA 753,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 71,230 a month, F CFA 854,700 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 741,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 976,600.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $1,469 in Burkina Faso, 32.4 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: F CFA 854,700 a year against F CFA 793,200 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate