As with every other industry, wages depend on many factors such as industry demand, your skill level and experience background.

A Seek.Com.Au research shows that an average pay for forklift operator in Australia is 59K. Forklift operators on this pay scale have an average 10 years experience having worked for around 5 different workplaces in their work life as a forklift operator.

Research further states that it is not always about money and great perks such as employee benefits, overtime, training & development assistance from employer play a great role. On an average, following perks are available for forklift drivers:

• 18% jobs come with flexible hours
• 87% workplaces offer parking
• 57% overtime payments
• 5% extra superannuation
• 24% rostered days off