How much does a welder make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 29,920 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $617
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 0.6 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 | $79,970 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $73,110 |
| 140. Guinea estimate | $651 |
| 141. Burkina Faso estimate | $617 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $558 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderF CFA 339,800
- MetalworkerF CFA 368,700
- Steel erectorF CFA 382,200
- RiggerF CFA 404,300
- BlacksmithF CFA 345,800
- Metal workerF CFA 352,200
- Cnc operatorF CFA 365,200
- GrinderF CFA 336,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 29,920 a month, F CFA 359,000 a year.
How much does a welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 317,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 415,200.
Which country pays a welder the most?
Australia, with a median of $58,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a welder make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $53,340 a year against $617 in Burkina Faso, 86.5 times more.
Who makes more, a welder or a metal molder?
A welder: F CFA 359,000 a year against F CFA 339,800 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate