How much does a forklift operator make in Australia?
A$68,140a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$5,678 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,629
- Equals
- $46,810
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $67,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,440 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,770 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $51,340 |
| 7. Australia | $46,810 |
| 8. United States | $46,420 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operatorA$71,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsA$93,690
- Crane operatorsA$160,700
- Train driverA$141,300
- Motorcyle courierA$64,000
- Taxi driverA$49,930
- Bus driverA$89,510
- Truck driverA$88,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forklift operator make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$5,678 a month, A$68,140 a year.
Which country pays a forklift operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $46,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forklift operator make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $46,810 a year against $46,420 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a forklift operator or a farm equipment operator?
A farm equipment operator: A$71,120 a year against A$68,140 for a forklift operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate