How much does a forklift operator make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,318 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,132
- Equals
- $4,979
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil 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 |
| 71. El Salvador estimate | $5,102 |
| 72. Brazil estimate | $4,979 |
| 73. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,893 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operatorR$29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsR$33,090
- Crane operatorsR$35,420
- Train driverR$41,950
- SignalmanR$36,620
- Motorcyle courierR$26,570
- Taxi driverR$25,360
- Bus driverR$30,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forklift operator make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,318 a month, R$27,820 a year.
How much does a forklift operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$25,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$31,340.
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 Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $46,420 a year against $4,979 in Brazil, 9.3 times more.
Who makes more, a forklift operator or a farm equipment operator?
A farm equipment operator: R$29,120 a year against R$27,820 for a forklift operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate