How much does a soldier make in Burkina Faso?
F CFA 921,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 76,810 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,584
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Burkina Faso
Lowest 10%: F CFA 751,500Median: F CFA 921,700Highest 10%: F CFA 1,087,000
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 102. Uganda estimate | $1,606 |
| 103. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,584 |
| 104. Benin estimate | $1,547 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 76,810 a month, F CFA 921,700 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 751,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,087,000.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $1,584 in Burkina Faso, 49.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate