How much does a waiter make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 37,520 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $774
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.8 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 | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 133. Kenya estimate | $785 |
| 134. Burkina Faso estimate | $774 |
| 135. Benin estimate | $642 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BartenderF CFA 471,500
- Flight attendantF CFA 595,500
- Rail conductorF CFA 559,100
- GuideF CFA 524,200
- CookF CFA 496,300
- HairdresserF CFA 464,200
- BeauticianF CFA 464,900
- Household managerF CFA 537,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 37,520 a month, F CFA 450,200 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 349,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 570,200.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $774 in Burkina Faso, 45.5 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: F CFA 471,500 a year against F CFA 450,200 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate