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Forklift operator salary in Orlando, FL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Orlando, FL?

Average base salary

$18.44
same
as national average
Average $18.44
Low $15.17
High $22.42

The average salary for a forklift operator is $18.44 per hour in Orlando, FL and $4,875 overtime per year.380 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 4, 2026).

Forklift Operator job openings in Orlando, FL

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Warehouse Forklift Operator - ...
Publix3.9out of 5 stars.
Orlando, FL
$18.80 - $25.95 an hour
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in Orlando, FL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Workforce Group
 
$78,000per year
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VIdeo Tech Services Inc.
 
$62,400per year
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CHENEY BROTHERS INC
 
$58,240per year
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Southern States Toyota Lift
 
$56,160per year
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ApTask
 
$51,870per year
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Pacer Staffing
 
$50,782per year
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Highest paying cities for Forklift Operators near Orlando, FL

  1. Palmetto, FL
    $19.44 per hour
  2. Auburndale, FL
    $19.32 per hour
  3. Tampa, FL
    $18.83 per hour
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $18.60 per hour
  5. Orlando, FL
    $18.44 per hour

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The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $18.44 per hour in Orlando, FL. This figure is based on 380 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries in Orlando, FL typically range between a low of $15.17 and a high of $22.42 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator in Orlando, FL include Palmetto, FL at $19.44 per hour, Auburndale, FL at $19.32 per hour, and Tampa, FL at $18.83 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator in Orlando, FL include The Workforce Group ($78,000 per year) and VIdeo Tech Services Inc. ($62,400 per year).