forklift operator salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 15 salary entriesCHF 62 400

Median

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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, St. Gallen

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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 48 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 002 per year.

Salary by work experience

forklift operator, St. Gallen

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+108%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 60 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 71 300 per year.

Salary trend

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 126 100 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, St. Gallen

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Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 126 100Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 80 001Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 64 460Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for forklift operator

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