Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
forklift operator, Solothurn
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 40 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 55 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 51 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 67 750
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 62 350
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 61 100
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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 67 750 per year.
Salary by work experience
forklift operator, Solothurn
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 61 100
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 55 900
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 51 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 55 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 67 750
median CHF 61 100
+11%
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 55 900. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 66 800 per year.
The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 70 000 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Solothurn
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 67 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A4 jobs
Service sector in general
N/A1 job
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.