Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
forklift operator, Fribourg
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 600
Women: 16-25median CHF 42 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 57 050
Women: 25-35median CHF 45 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 57 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 54 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 59 738
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 60 500
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 56 900
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 44 687. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 195 per year.
Salary by work experience
forklift operator, Fribourg
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 52 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 56 010
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 58 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 56 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 63 195
21+ yearsmedian CHF 44 687
median CHF 56 900
-14%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for forklift operator have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 56 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 58 825 per year.
The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 81 950 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Fribourg
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 81 9502 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 61 290Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 57 2001 job
Industry various
CHF 56 2053 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 46 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Consulting various
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Education
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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.