forklift operator salary in Geneva

Annual average salary

CHF 55 034

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How much does a forklift operator earn in Geneva?

  • In Geneva, a full-time forklift operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 55 034 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 104 000, based on 112 entries.
  • Updated 29 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 53 812
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 56 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 55 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 30 186
Men: 55+average salary CHF 54 950
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 55 034

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

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 887
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 50 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 699
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 55 034
+30%

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 average salary was CHF 54 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 56 000 per year.

Salary trend

forklift operator, Geneva

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 690
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 000
Average salary CHF 55 034

Jobs for forklift operator

3 days ago

Automaticien-ne ferroviaire
Place of work:

1212 Genève

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Transports publics genevois (TPG)

3 days ago

un(e) Opérateur(rice) presse à balles centre de tri
Place of work:

Genève

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

Undisclosed employer

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 74 500 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Geneva

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 55 800Set up Job Alert
  3. Industry various
    CHF 55 6701 job
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 55 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 54 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 53 8681 job
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 51 690Set up Job Alert
  8. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 50 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 47 250Set up Job Alert
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 39 200Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for forklift operator

The top two high-paying cantons for forklift operator are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

GE

Geneva

forklift operator

CHF 55 034

average salary

Salary by canton

forklift operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 61 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 60 576
Basel Land average salary CHF 61 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 53 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 924
Geneva average salary CHF 55 034
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 60 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 63 921
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 61 100
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 57 170
Valais average salary CHF 51 026
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 57 000
Average salary CHF 55 169