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forklift operator salaries Solothurn

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 13 salary entriesCHF 61 100
median
8% earn betweenCHF 40 800 and CHF 40 800
8% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 50 000
8% earn betweenCHF 51 600 and CHF 51 600
8% earn betweenCHF 52 800 and CHF 52 800
15% earn betweenCHF 55 900 and CHF 55 900
8% earn betweenCHF 61 100 and CHF 61 100
median CHF 61 100
8% earn betweenCHF 63 000 and CHF 63 000
8% earn betweenCHF 63 600 and CHF 63 600
8% earn betweenCHF 67 500 and CHF 67 500
8% earn betweenCHF 68 000 and CHF 68 000
15% earn betweenCHF 70 000 and CHF 70 000

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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, Solothurn

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

forklift operator, Solothurn

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 55 900
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 51 900
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 66 800
median CHF 61 100

Highest-Paying industries

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

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 67 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
  4. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A4 jobs
  10. 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.

SO

Solothurn

forklift operator

CHF 54 443

median salary

Salary by canton

forklift operator

median
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