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    2,301 SalariesUpdated May 19, 2018
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    $29,661/yr
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    Average$1,023
    Range$230 - $4,705
    How much does a Forklift Operator make?

    The national average salary for a Forklift Operator is $29,661 in United States. Filter by location to see Forklift Operator salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 2,301 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Forklift Operator employees.

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        Average Base Salaries in (USD)
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        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        DHL Supply Chain
        $13/hr
        Range: $10 - $17
        70 salaries
        $13
        $10$17
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        Costco Wholesale
        $18/hr
        Range: $12 - $25
        32 salaries
        $18
        $12$25
        Forklift Operator
        Sysco
        $43,353/yr
        Range: $38K - $50K
        25 salaries
        $43,353
        $38K$50K
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        Walmart
        $17/hr
        Range: $14 - $21
        24 salaries
        $17
        $14$21
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        Menards
        $11/hr
        Range: $9 - $13
        23 salaries
        $11
        $9$13
        Forklift Operator
        Americold Logistics
        $34,621/yr
        Range: $33K - $37K
        23 salaries
        $34,621
        $33K$37K
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        DSC Logistics
        $14/hr
        Range: $12 - $17
        22 salaries
        $14
        $12$17

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        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        Americold Logistics
        $16/hr
        Range: $12 - $19
        21 salaries
        $16
        $12$19
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        Coca-Cola Company
        $16/hr
        Range: $12 - $20
        21 salaries
        $16
        $12$20
        Forklift Operator
        Staples
        $28,588/yr
        Range: $26K - $31K
        21 salaries
        $28,588
        $26K$31K
        Forklift Operator
        Dr Pepper Snapple Group
        $30,279/yr
        Range: $28K - $33K
        20 salaries
        $30,279
        $28K$33K
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        Nestlé Waters North America
        $17/hr
        Range: $13 - $23
        20 salaries
        $17
        $13$23
        Forklift Operator
        Coca-Cola Company
        $32,902/yr
        Range: $27K - $42K
        20 salaries
        $32,902
        $27K$42K
        Forklift Operator
        Lowe's
        $28,493/yr
        Range: $26K - $32K
        19 salaries
        $28,493
        $26K$32K
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        PepsiCo
        $16/hr
        Range: $11 - $21
        19 salaries
        $16
        $11$21
        Forklift Operator
        BJ's Wholesale Club
        $25,397/yr
        Range: $23K - $27K
        19 salaries
        $25,397
        $23K$27K
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        The Home Depot
        $15/hr
        Range: $11 - $28
        18 salaries
        $15
        $11$28
        Forklift Operator
        GENCO Distribution System
        $31,828/yr
        Range: $29K - $37K
        18 salaries
        $31,828
        $29K$37K
        Forklift Operator
        US Foods
        $32,895/yr
        Range: $32K - $36K
        17 salaries
        $32,895
        $32K$36K
        Forklift Operator - Hourly
        FedEx Freight
        $18/hr
        Range: $15 - $23
        17 salaries
        $18
        $15$23
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        Recent Salary Reports

        Below are the most recent Forklift Operator salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

        $20
        hourly
        A Forklift Operator in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $20 per hour
        Job Highlights
        10+ years experience
        New York City, NY Area area
        Full-time
         
        10000+ employees
        Company - Public
        $14
        hourly
        A Forklift Operator in the Dayton, OH Area area reported making $14 per hour
        Job Highlights
        Dayton, OH Area area
        Full-time
         
        10000+ employees
        Company - Public
        $18
        hourly
        A Certified Forklift Operator in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $18 per hour
        Job Highlights
        10+ years experience
        Chicago, IL Area area
        Full-time
         
        10000+ employees
        Company - Public
        $10
        hourly
        A Forklift Operator in the Scottsburg, IN Area area reported making $10 per hour
        Job Highlights
        1-2 years experience
        Scottsburg, IN Area area
        Full-time
         
        1 to 50 employees
        Company - Private
        $17
        hourly
        A Forklift Operator in the Columbus, OH Area area reported making $17 per hour
        Job Highlights
        10+ years experience
        Columbus, OH Area area
        Full-time
         
        10000+ employees
        Company - Public
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