forklift operator salaries Geneva

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 95 salary entriesCHF 53 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

6% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 000

5% earn betweenCHF 15 000 and CHF 19 500

6% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 26 000

4% earn betweenCHF 28 000 and CHF 30 000

1% earn betweenCHF 33 000 and CHF 33 000

12% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 45 600

16% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 53 000

median CHF 53 000

11% earn betweenCHF 54 000 and CHF 56 500

18% earn betweenCHF 57 200 and CHF 60 336

4% earn betweenCHF 62 000 and CHF 65 000

8% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 72 308

2% earn betweenCHF 77 000 and CHF 78 881

5% earn betweenCHF 85 454 and CHF 91 000

1% earn betweenCHF 98 800 and CHF 98 800

10kCHF 10 000

28kCHF 28 000

72kCHF 72 308

99kCHF 98 800

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Salary by age & gender

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

Age & Gender

forklift operator, Geneva

median

Men

Women

0Income72k

Men: 16-25median CHF 36 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 50 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 54 080

Women: 35-45median CHF 0

Men: 45-55median CHF 55 450

Women: 45-55median CHF 28 028

Men: 55+median CHF 53 795

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 53 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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 50 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 70 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

forklift operator, Geneva

median

40kIncome80k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 50 350

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 50 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 50 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 54 040

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 70 000

median CHF 53 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 54 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 55 950 per year.

Salary trend

forklift operator, Geneva

median

0Income70k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 51 150

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 54 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 55 950

median CHF 53 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 201 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Geneva

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 201 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 72 308Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 57 700Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 54 950Set up Job Alert
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 51 690Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 37 500Set up Job Alert

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.

Geneva

forklift operator

CHF 54 443

median salary

Salary by canton

forklift operator

median

0Income70k

Aargaumedian CHF 59 800

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 65 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 53 989

Fribourgmedian CHF 56 900

Genevamedian CHF 53 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 53 500

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 60 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 61 100

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 60 550

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 58 000

Valaismedian CHF 53 456

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 59 150

median CHF 54 443

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

forklift operator salaries Geneva

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Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Geneva

Salary by cantons for forklift operator

Geneva

forklift operator

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