How much does a sex worker make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 39,820 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $821
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.8 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $833 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $821 |
| 135. Benin estimate | $682 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerF CFA 548,800
- CompanionF CFA 524,100
- EmbalmerF CFA 580,200
- Animal carerF CFA 493,700
- Driving instructorF CFA 638,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 39,820 a month, F CFA 477,900 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 421,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 547,200.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $821 in Burkina Faso, 42.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: F CFA 548,800 a year against F CFA 477,900 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate