How much does an underwater welder make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 32,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $676
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 142 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 | $87,680 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $85,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $80,150 |
| 138. Guinea estimate | $714 |
| 139. Burkina Faso estimate | $676 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $612 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $154 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlasterF CFA 410,400
- GraderF CFA 336,400
- Pest control technicianF CFA 319,700
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classifiedF CFA 289,500
- ButcherF CFA 298,800
- Pastry cookF CFA 285,500
- Cheese makerF CFA 381,500
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversF CFA 310,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underwater welder make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 32,800 a month, F CFA 393,600 a year.
How much does an underwater welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 319,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 535,700.
Which country pays an underwater welder the most?
United States, with a median of $72,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an underwater welder make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $72,990 a year against $676 in Burkina Faso, 107.9 times more.
Who makes more, an underwater welder or a blaster?
A blaster: F CFA 410,400 a year against F CFA 393,600 for an underwater welder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate