How much does a translator make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 122,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,522
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 109. Yemen estimate | $2,531 |
| 110. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,522 |
| 111. Mali estimate | $2,421 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerF CFA 1,523,500
- JournalistF CFA 1,593,000
- LawyerF CFA 2,121,600
- JudgeF CFA 2,268,200
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedF CFA 1,827,500
- Museum curatorF CFA 1,534,500
- LibrarianF CFA 1,583,900
- EconomistF CFA 1,942,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 122,300 a month, F CFA 1,467,700 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,220,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,802,500.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $2,522 in Burkina Faso, 28.1 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: F CFA 1,523,500 a year against F CFA 1,467,700 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate