Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
forklift operator, Valais
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 43 500
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 54 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 35 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 53 456
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 91 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 53 456
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 60 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
forklift operator, Valais
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 43 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 53 456
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 53 456
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 48 144
21+ yearsmedian CHF 60 000
median CHF 53 456
+38%
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 53 456. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 54 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 60 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Valais
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Industry various
CHF 60 0003 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 53 4562 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 53 456Set up Job Alert
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 48 144Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 44 5007 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
N/A2 jobs
Consulting various
N/ASet up Job Alert
Education
N/ASet up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A5 jobs
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.