Salary of Forklift Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

$59,801 / Annual
Based on 55 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $57,600 Average salary: $59,801 Maximum: $68,000

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$59,801 Maximum
$68,000

$4,983 / Monthly
Based on 55 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,800 Average salary: $4,983 Maximum: $5,667

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$4,983 Maximum
$5,667

$166 / Daily
Based on 55 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $160 Average salary: $166 Maximum: $189

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$166 Maximum
$189

$31 / Hourly
Based on 55 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $30 Average salary: $31 Maximum: $35

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$31 Maximum
$35

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in Australia

Forklift Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 weeks ago

Armadale, Western Australia Bunnings Full-time $30 Permanent

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter What’s in it for you when you’re part of our...
Forklift Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 3 hours ago

Canberra Airport Warehouse, Australia Bunnings Group Full-time $30 Permanent

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counterWhat’s in it for you when you’re part of our...
Forklift Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 3 hours ago

Sydney, Australia Synergie Australia Full-time

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is AUD59,801 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 55 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Forklift Operator in Australia.

The lowest salary of Forklift Operator per year in Australia is AUD57,600

The highest salary for Forklift Operator per year in Australia is AUD68,000

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 55 job postings with salary.