How much does a ship pilot make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 87,190 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,798
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 128. Pakistan estimate | $1,899 |
| 129. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,798 |
| 130. Afghanistan estimate | $1,744 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerF CFA 1,115,200
- Airline pilotF CFA 1,426,200
- Air traffic controllerF CFA 1,396,800
- Air traffic safety technicianF CFA 994,800
- Wind technicianF CFA 854,500
- Technical aideF CFA 976,300
- Electrical technicianF CFA 1,022,900
- Electronics engineering technicianF CFA 954,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 87,190 a month, F CFA 1,046,300 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 801,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,337,000.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $1,798 in Burkina Faso, 51.4 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: F CFA 1,115,200 a year against F CFA 1,046,300 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate