How much does a tailor make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 21,490 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $443
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.4 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 140. Guinea estimate | $468 |
| 141. Burkina Faso estimate | $443 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $401 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutterF CFA 279,000
- EmbroidererF CFA 297,900
- UpholstererF CFA 300,200
- TannerF CFA 312,700
- ShoemakerF CFA 291,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 21,490 a month, F CFA 257,900 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 225,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 305,600.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $443 in Burkina Faso, 94.0 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: F CFA 279,000 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