Talent Wiki - Burkina Faso
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Burkina Faso
Capital
Ouagadougou
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
French
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$824
Employer Tax
20%
Talent Overview
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 hubs:
Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso
Skills in demand:
Human resources officers, sales consultants
Local Universities
The top local universities in Burkina Faso are as follows:
Université Ouaga I Joseph Ki-Zerbo
Ranking:
Local: 1
World: 6861
Université Nazi Boni
Ranking:
Local: 2
World: 9489
Université Norbert Zongo
Ranking:
Local: 3
World: 10349
Université Aube Nouvelle
Ranking:
Local: 4
World: 10895
Université Saint Thomas d’Aquin
Ranking:
Local: 8
World: 12203
Salary Data
Some of the popular jobs and their monthly salaries are listed below:
| Job title | Average Monthly Salary (XOF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 226,000 | 345.73 |
| Financial manager | 653,000 | 998.76 |
| Office manager | 300,000 | 458.84 |
| Secretary | 146,000 | 223.40 |
| Business development manager | 534,000 | 817.14 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
282,800
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Burkina Faso
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
It is mandatory to have employment contracts written in French.
Probation period
Burkina Faso follows a probationary period of up to three months.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | Day off for New Year | Public Holiday |
| 3 Jan | Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 18 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 5 Aug | National Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 27 Sep | The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 31 Oct | Martyrs’ Day | Public Holiday |
| 1 Nov | All Saints | Public Holiday |
| 11 Dec | Proclamation of Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | TimePeriod | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 22 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | Varies from one month to four months (Only compensation) | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The employees are paid monthly.
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage in Burkina Faso is CFA34,664
Overtime Pay
Working beyond 40 hours is considered overtime, and the pay is decided based on the employment contract.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
It is customary to pay bonuses by the end of the year.
Employee Benefits:
- Social security
- Oldage pension
- Disability pension
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Type of Contribution | Contribution | Maximum monthly Cap on Contribution(XOF) | Maximum monthly Cap on Salarry for Contribution(XOF) |
| Social Security | 16% | 33000 | 600000 |
| Payroll Tax | 3% |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Type of Contribution | Contribution | Maximum monthly Cap on Contribution(XOF) | Maximum monthly Cap on Salarry for Contribution(XOF) |
| Social Security | 5.5% | 33000 | 600000 |
Employee Income Tax:
| Income range | Tax rates |
| XOF 0 – 30,000 | 0% |
| XOF 30,001 – 50,000 | 12.1% |
| XOF 50,001 – 80,000 | 13.9% |
| XOF 80,001 – 120,000 | 15.7% |
| XOF 120,001 – 170,000 | 18.4% |
| XOF 170,001 – 250,000 | 21.7% |
| Above XOF 250,000 | 25% |
VAT:
A flat rate of 18% is followed.
Offboarding & Termination
Employment can be terminated by either party at the end of contract period or due to social or economic reasons.
The notice period followed in Burkina Faso ranges from 8 days to one month.
It is entitled for the employees who have completed one year of service and will be decided by the employment contract.
Visa and Immigration
The documents needed for work visa in Burkina Faso includes:
- Passport
- Long-stay visa from Burkina Faso embassy or consulate
- Application form
- Passport photograph
- Certificate of immumization against yellow fever
