How much does a sewing machine operator make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 57,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,190
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.2 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 122. Bangladesh estimate | $1,198 |
| 123. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,190 |
| 124. Mali estimate | $1,162 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorF CFA 754,300
- Textile machine operatorF CFA 747,200
- Fabric dyerF CFA 795,200
- Hide machine operatorF CFA 800,300
- Gluing operatorF CFA 735,600
- Laundry workerF CFA 688,300
- Textile braiderF CFA 768,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 57,700 a month, F CFA 692,400 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 620,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 770,100.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,190 in Burkina Faso, 30.8 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: F CFA 754,300 a year against F CFA 692,400 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate