Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
forklift operator, Berne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 36 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 58 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 67 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 67 450
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 65 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a forklift operator relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 50 720. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 900 per year.
Salary by work experience
forklift operator, Berne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 55 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 67 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 68 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 63 050
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 68 900
21+ yearsmedian CHF 50 720
median CHF 65 000
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salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for forklift operator have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 65 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 66 820 per year.
The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 anually. Followed by Industry various and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Berne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 65 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 62 2012 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 62 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 54 410Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 10 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for forklift operator
The top two high-paying cantons for forklift operator are Berne and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.