How much does a forklift operator make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$9,471 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$8,996
- Equals
- $5,908
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 64. Guatemala estimate | $5,916 |
| 65. Mexico estimate | $5,908 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $5,898 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operatorMX$119,000
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsMX$135,200
- Crane operatorsMX$144,700
- Train driverMX$171,400
- SignalmanMX$149,600
- Motorcyle courierMX$108,500
- Taxi driverMX$103,600
- Bus driverMX$123,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forklift operator make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$9,471 a month, MX$113,700 a year.
How much does a forklift operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$103,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$128,000.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $46,420 a year against $5,908 in Mexico, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a forklift operator or a farm equipment operator?
A farm equipment operator: MX$119,000 a year against MX$113,700 for a forklift operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate