How much does a train driver make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 104,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,163
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $102,200 |
| 2. United Kingdom | $102,200 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $98,690 |
| 122. Bangladesh estimate | $2,177 |
| 123. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,163 |
| 124. Mali estimate | $2,113 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanF CFA 1,098,500
- Motorcyle courierF CFA 797,000
- Taxi driverF CFA 760,800
- Bus driverF CFA 910,100
- Truck driverF CFA 926,500
- Farm equipment operatorF CFA 873,600
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsF CFA 992,800
- Crane operatorsF CFA 1,062,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 104,900 a month, F CFA 1,258,600 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,104,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,402,100.
Which country pays a train driver the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $102,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a train driver make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $2,163 in Burkina Faso, 36.3 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
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