Salary of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

£23,400 / Annual
Based on 2518 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £21,456 Average salary: £23,400 Maximum: £31,200

Minimum
£21,456 Average salary
£23,400 Maximum
£31,200

£1,950 / Monthly
Based on 2518 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £1,788 Average salary: £1,950 Maximum: £2,600

Minimum
£1,788 Average salary
£1,950 Maximum
£2,600

£65 / Daily
Based on 2518 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £60 Average salary: £65 Maximum: £87

Minimum
£60 Average salary
£65 Maximum
£87

£12 / Hourly
Based on 2518 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £11 Average salary: £12 Maximum: £16

Minimum
£11 Average salary
£12 Maximum
£16

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom

Forklift Operator

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 13 hours ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom ChampionX Full-time

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment...
Forklift Operator

1 month ago

London Heathrow Airport, South East England, United Kingdom Right Now Group Full-time £32,000 - £33,000 Contract

Right Now Group are recruiting for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow We are looking for a Forklift Operator...
Forklift Operative

1 month ago

Slough, South East England, United Kingdom Right Now Group Full-time £31,000 - £33,500 Contract

Right Now Group are seeking an experienced Forklift Operative for a leading global logistics provider based in...

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is GBP23,400 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 2518 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Forklift Operator in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Forklift Operator per year in United Kingdom is GBP21,456

The highest salary for Forklift Operator per year in United Kingdom is GBP31,200

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 2,518 job postings with salary.