How much does a security guard make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 48,190 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $994
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.0 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $1,008 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $994 |
| 135. Benin estimate | $825 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterF CFA 765,300
- Police officerF CFA 777,400
- Correctional officerF CFA 692,300
- Aid workerF CFA 653,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 48,190 a month, F CFA 578,300 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 523,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 684,800.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $994 in Burkina Faso, 40.1 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: F CFA 765,300 a year against F CFA 578,300 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate