forklift operator salaries Vaud

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

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 55 125. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 69 300 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for forklift operator have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 57 216. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 59 800 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Consumer / Luxury goods industry, with an average salary of CHF 70 550 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.