Salary of Forklift Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

$62,428 / Annual
Based on 41 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: $62,428 Maximum: $71,040

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$62,428 Maximum
$71,040

$5,202 / Monthly
Based on 41 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: $5,202 Maximum: $5,920

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$5,202 Maximum
$5,920

$173 / Daily
Based on 41 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: $173 Maximum: $197

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$173 Maximum
$197

$33 / Hourly
Based on 41 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: $33 Maximum: $37

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$33 Maximum
$37

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in Australia

Forklift Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months 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: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Gosu Talent Full-time

About the role The High Reach Forklift Operator / Pick Packer will play a key role in supporting warehouse operations...
Forklift Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia CHILL Full-time $33 Permanent

A forklift ticket gets you in the door. Your attitude to safety keeps you here. We'll be honest: we've worked with...

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is AUD62,428 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 41 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 AUD71,040

Data updated: October 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: 41 job postings with salary.