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How much does a Forklift Operator make in the United States?
Average base salary
62.2k salaries reported, updated at May 28, 2020
$14.44
per hour
The average salary for a forklift operator is $14.44 per hour in the United States and $5,250 overtime per year.
Additional compensation
Overtime
$5,250
per year
Most common benefits
- Referral program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Most common benefits for Forklift Operators
- Referral program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Salary satisfaction
Based on 43,378 ratings
44% of Forklift operators in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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