The salary trajectory of a Forklift Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $48,954 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,462 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Forklift Operator at @WORK is $52,463 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $72,731 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $44,571 (25th percentile) and $62,379 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by @WORK Forklift Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Forklift Operator professionals typically earn between $21 and $30 per hour.
Forklift Operator professionals typically earn between $3,714 and $5,198 monthly.
