forklift operator salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 51 656. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 57 000 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for forklift operator have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 55 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 55 771 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 176 868 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.