Salary of Forklift Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

$62,023 / Annual
Based on 18 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $58,464 Average salary: $62,023 Maximum: $72,000

Minimum
$58,464 Average salary
$62,023 Maximum
$72,000

$5,169 / Monthly
Based on 18 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,872 Average salary: $5,169 Maximum: $6,000

Minimum
$4,872 Average salary
$5,169 Maximum
$6,000

$172 / Daily
Based on 18 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $162 Average salary: $172 Maximum: $200

Minimum
$162 Average salary
$172 Maximum
$200

$32 / Hourly
Based on 18 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: $32 Maximum: $38

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$32 Maximum
$38

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in Australia

Forklift Operators

2 weeks ago

Mackay QLD, Australia Workpac Group Full-time

Forklift Operators Wanted WorkPac are recruiting for multiple Forklift Operator roles across Mackay for multiple...
Forklift Operator

3 weeks ago

Barnawartha VIC, Australia SCT Logistics Full-time

Company Description SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics...
Forklift Operator

3 weeks ago

Darwin NT, Australia Randstad Full-time

Are you an experienced forklift driver? This is an opportunity to join a great team based in Darwin. You will be...

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is AUD62,023 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 18 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 AUD58,464

The highest salary for Forklift Operator per year in Australia is AUD72,000

Data updated: August 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: 18 job postings with salary.