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How much does a signalman make in Burkina Faso?

F CFA 1,098,500a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 91,540 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,888
Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
1.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Burkina Faso ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauBotswanaNigeriaBurkina Faso, rank 122

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What railway brake, signal and switch operators earn in Burkina Faso
Lowest 10%: F CFA 975,500Median: F CFA 1,098,500Highest 10%: F CFA 1,254,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$89,200
2. Belgium estimate$86,140
3. Switzerland estimate$85,250
121. Bangladesh estimate$1,900
122. Burkina Faso estimate$1,888
123. Mali estimate$1,844
143. Nigeria estimate$495
Compare railway brake, signal and switch operators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a signalman make a month in Burkina Faso?

The median gross salary is F CFA 91,540 a month, F CFA 1,098,500 a year.

How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 975,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,254,200.

Which country pays a signalman the most?

United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a signalman make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?

In United States: $76,490 a year against $1,888 in Burkina Faso, 40.5 times more.

Who makes more, a signalman or a train driver?

A train driver: F CFA 1,258,600 a year against F CFA 1,098,500 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate