How much does a Forklift Operator make?
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$56,213
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Forklift Operator is $56,213 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,900 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $17,312 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Forklift Operator | $56,213 /yr |
| Forklift Operator III | $55,860 /yr |
| Lead Forklift Operator | $54,687 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Forklift Operator?
Some related job titles are Forklift Operator - Food Warehouse Salaries with median pay of $53,645, Machine Operator Salaries with median pay of $50,811, Material Handler Salaries with median pay of $51,856, Warehouse Associate Salaries with median pay of $50,797.
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Forklift Operator Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Forklift Operator in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$2,320
/moAvg Base Salary7 days ago by a Forklift Operator with 1 to 3 years of experience
$12
/hrAvg Base Salary7 days ago by a Fork Lift Driver with 1 to 3 years of experience
$20
/hrAvg Base Salary7 days ago by a Forklift Operator with 1 to 3 years of experience
$11
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Warehouse Forklift Operator with less than one year of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$17
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Forklift Operator with 4 to 6 years of experience
$23
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Warehouse/Forklift Driver with 4 to 6 years of experience
$18
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Forklift Operator with 1 to 3 years of experience
$19
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Forklift Operator with 4 to 6 years of experience
$17
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Forklift Operator with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Forklift Operator
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
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| $2K /mo | ||
| $12 /hr | ||
| $20 /hr | ||
| $11 /hr | ||
| $17 /hr | ||
| $23 /hr | ||
| $18 /hr | ||
| $19 /hr | ||
| $17 /hr |
Frequently asked questions about a Forklift Operator salaries
The national average salary for a Forklift Operator is $33,559 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Forklift Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 7310 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Forklift Operator employees.
The highest salary for a Forklift Operator in United States is $41,973 per year.
The lowest salary for a Forklift Operator in United States is $26,831 per year.
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