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Forklift operator salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Forklift Operator make in the United States?
Average base salary
$19.18
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $19.18
Low $15.54
High $23.69
The average salary for a forklift operator is $19.18 per hour in the United States and $5,437 overtime per year.82.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.CORONA MILLWORKS
$375,000per year
Empire National
$261,814per year
Elite Transportation Systems I...
$220,000per year
Spirit Delivery
$193,143per year
Endeavor Air
$140,400per year
Mortenson Construction
$126,142per year
