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Forklift Operator salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 52 open job postings for Forklift Operator roles at 27 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Forklift Operator: postings by posted pay52 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $16.00/hr to $42.00/hr. Median $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr); middle half $20.53–$25.69/hr.Median $23.70/hr$16.00/hr$42.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $16.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 4; $18.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 6; $20.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 11; $22.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 7; $24.00/hr–$26.00/hr: 15; $26.00/hr–$28.00/hr: 5; $28.00/hr–$30.00/hr: 1; $30.00/hr–$32.00/hr: 0; $32.00/hr–$34.00/hr: 0; $34.00/hr–$36.00/hr: 0; $36.00/hr–$38.00/hr: 0; $38.00/hr–$40.00/hr: 0; $40.00/hr–$42.00/hr: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) median · $20.53–$25.69/hr typical · 52 postingsMid level: middle half $20.53–$25.69/hr, median $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Abbott$25.69/hr ($53.4K/yr) median · $25.69–$25.69/hr typical · 9 postingsAbbott: middle half $25.69–$25.69/hr, median $25.69/hr ($53.4K/yr)
  2. Westlake$24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr) median · $23.72–$24.25/hr typical · 6 postingsWestlake: middle half $23.72–$24.25/hr, median $24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr)
  3. SAPINC Saputo Inc.$26.34/hr ($54.8K/yr) median · $20.53–$26.34/hr typical · 4 postingsSAPINC Saputo Inc.: middle half $20.53–$26.34/hr, median $26.34/hr ($54.8K/yr)
  4. Maersk$19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr) median · $18.50–$20.50/hr typical · 4 postingsMaersk: middle half $18.50–$20.50/hr, median $19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. SAPINC Saputo Inc. · $54.8K median · 4 postings
  2. Abbott · $53.4K median · 9 postings
  3. Westlake · $50.4K median · 6 postings
  4. Aa224 · $49.9K median · 3 postings
  5. Maersk · $39.5K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) median · $20.50–$25.69/hr typical · 46 postingsUnited States: middle half $20.50–$25.69/hr, median $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr)
  2. California$24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr) median · $20.35–$24.25/hr typical · 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $20.35–$24.25/hr, median $24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr)
  3. Texas$20.58/hr ($42.8K/yr) median · $18.50–$21.12/hr typical · 6 postingsTexas: middle half $18.50–$21.12/hr, median $20.58/hr ($42.8K/yr)
  4. Woodbridge, CA$24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr) median · $24.25–$24.25/hr typical · 4 postingsWoodbridge, CA: middle half $24.25–$24.25/hr, median $24.25/hr ($50.4K/yr)
  5. Remote$40.50/hr ($84.2K/yr) median · $18.50–$40.50/hr typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $18.50–$40.50/hr, median $40.50/hr ($84.2K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $40.50/hr ($84.2K/yr) median, $18.50–$40.50/hr typical, from 3 postings. On-site: $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) median, $20.35–$25.69/hr typical, from 40 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr) median · $16.25–$20.75/hr typical · 6 postings0–1 years: middle half $16.25–$20.75/hr, median $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr)

Newest Forklift Operator postings

  1. Forklift Operator - ExternalAliaxis · Garland, TX · $21.12/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Forklift Operator - ExternalAliaxis · Garland, TX · $21.12/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Forklift OperatorMaersk · Chesapeake, VA · $19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Forklift OperatorMaersk · Remote · $18.00–$19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Forklift Operator, 1st ShiftMcNeilus Truck & Mfg Inc · Mongolia · $19.00–$25.48/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Forklift Operator make?

The median posted base pay for Forklift Operator jobs is $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr), from 52 job postings with pay at 27 companies.

What is the typical Forklift Operator pay range?

The middle half of postings list $20.53–$25.69/hr. The top 10% list $54.9K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Forklift Operator jobs?

By median posted pay: SAPINC Saputo Inc. ($54.8K), Abbott ($53.4K), Westlake ($50.4K).

Do remote Forklift Operator jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $40.50/hr ($84.2K/yr) (3 postings) against $23.70/hr ($49.3K/yr) for on-site jobs (40 postings).

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