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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Forklift Operator make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$56,279 / yrTotal Pay
$38,716 / yrBase Pay
$17,563 / yrAdditional Pay
$56,279
/ yr$32K$296K
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The estimated total pay for a Forklift Operator is $56,279 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,716 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 $17,563 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 | $56,279 /yr |
| Forklift Operator III | $55,912 /yr |
| Lead Forklift Operator | $54,894 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Forklift Operator?
Some related job titles are Forklift Operator - Food Warehouse Salaries with median pay of $53,768, Machine Operator Salaries with median pay of $50,854, Material Handler Salaries with median pay of $51,915, Warehouse Associate Salaries with median pay of $51,038.
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$44,255
/ yr
$44,780
/ yr
$3,407
/ mo
$3,741
/ mo
$39,661
/ yr
$3,570
/ mo
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$3,449
/ mo
$3,422
/ mo
$3,530
/ mo
$3,697
/ mo
$3,471
/ mo
$3,511
/ mo
$3,538
/ mo
$3,425
/ mo
$3,712
/ mo
$3,857
/ mo
$3,639
/ mo
$3,514
/ mo
$3,457
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Forklift Operator Salaries
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Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Basic Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date of Time
Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 15+ years
$4,500
/mo
SubmittedYesterday
15+ years
Yesterday
Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$18
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Dockworker/Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 4-6 years
$1,026
/hr
$26 | $1K
SubmittedYesterday
4-6 years
Yesterday
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$38,064
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 4-6 years
$100,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
4-6 years
Yesterday
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 4-6 years
$20
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
4-6 years
Yesterday
Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 7-9 years
$3,500
/mo
SubmittedYesterday
7-9 years
Yesterday
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 15+ years
$18
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
15+ years
Yesterday
Forklift Operator
United States of America
| 7-9 years
$19
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
7-9 years
Yesterday
Forklift Operator pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Forklift Operator is $38,716 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Forklift Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 16622 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Forklift Operator employees.
The highest salary for a Forklift Operator in United States is $49,401 per year.
The lowest salary for a Forklift Operator in United States is $30,342 per year.
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