What is the minimum wage in Burkina Faso?

The minimum wage in Burkina Faso is F CFA 34,664 per month, effective 2012-04-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Burkina Faso minimum wage works out to about F CFA 415,968 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Burkina Faso

F CFA 34,664 per month

Effective 2012-04-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Wage (XOF, per month)

Hours per week

Hourly: F CFA 199.98
Daily: F CFA 1,600
Weekly: F CFA 7,999
Monthly: F CFA 34,664
Annual: F CFA 415,968

Roughly $60 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: F CFA 199.98
Weekly (40h): F CFA 7,999
Monthly: F CFA 34,664
Annual: F CFA 415,968

Approximately $60 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Burkina Faso: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Burkina Faso?: The minimum wage in Burkina Faso is F CFA 34,664 per month, effective 2012-04-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Burkina Faso minimum wage works out to about F CFA 415,968 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Figure dated.