How much does a shoemaker make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 24,260 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $500
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 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 | $64,840 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $63,340 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,270 |
| 139. Guinea estimate | $528 |
| 140. Burkina Faso estimate | $500 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $453 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- TailorF CFA 257,900
- Fabric cutterF CFA 279,000
- EmbroidererF CFA 297,900
- UpholstererF CFA 300,200
- TannerF CFA 312,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoemaker make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 24,260 a month, F CFA 291,100 a year.
How much does a shoemaker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 258,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 332,100.
Which country pays a shoemaker the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,630 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a shoemaker make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $37,800 a year against $500 in Burkina Faso, 75.6 times more.
Who makes more, a shoemaker or a tailor?
A shoemaker: F CFA 291,100 a year against F CFA 257,900 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate