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BurkinaFaso

BurkinaFaso

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Burkina Faso

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalOuagadougou
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
LanguagesFrench
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$731.64
Employer Tax16%
CapitalOuagadougou
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
LanguagesFrench
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$731.64
Employer Tax16%

Talent Landscape Analysis

A landlocked country of West Africa, Burkina Faso, has 32% of its GDP from the agriculture sector, along with providing employment for 80% of its population. Among its exports, cotton and gold rank in the top positions. According to World Bank, the economic growth of the country is positive with the gold production and investments in infrastructure.

Major economic Cities

Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso

Skills in demand

Human resources officers, sales consultants

BurkinaFaso map

Salary Data

Some of the popular jobs and their monthly salaries are listed below:

Employing in BurkinaFaso

The employments in Burkina Faso, except for the civil services, military, and governmental sectors, are governed by the Labor Act of the country. It prohibits any kind of slave or compulsory labor. Get to know more about the labor laws and regulations on employment in Burkina Faso.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

It is mandatory to have employment contracts written in French.

 

Probation Period

 

Burkina Faso follows a probationary period of up to three months depending on the type of contract.

 

13th Month Pay

 

It is customary to pay bonuses by the end of the year.

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Social security

  • Oldage pension

  • Disability pension

Employee Contract

Basic

 

It is mandatory to have employment contracts written in French.

 

Probation Period

 

Burkina Faso follows a probationary period of up to three months depending on the type of contract.

 

13th Month Pay

 

It is customary to pay bonuses by the end of the year.

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Social security

  • Oldage pension

  • Disability pension

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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