Forklift Operator salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $55,822 — New South Wales sits $1,482 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Forklift Operator salary of $57,304 — after $7,839 income tax and $1,146 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Forklift Operator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| UGL★ 3.7 | $69,298 | $66,828 – $71,847 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $61,256 | $59,280 – $75,088 |
| Becks Workforce | $60,268 | $55,328 – $63,232 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $59,280 | $54,933 – $85,758 |
| Workforce International★ 3.2 | $59,280 | $53,352 – $63,232 |
| DSC Personnel★ 4.0 | $59,280 | $59,280 – $59,280 |
| Workfast★ 2.2 | $59,280 | $55,328 – $59,280 |
| Labourforce★ 3.8 | $58,292 | $53,352 – $73,112 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $57,304 | $55,328 – $59,280 |
| APS Group Ltd★ 2.7 | $57,304 | $53,352 – $69,160 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $57,304 | $57,304 – $59,280 |
| Ozstaff Career Services★ 3.3 | $55,328 | $55,328 – $55,328 |
| Bunnings Warehouse★ 3.8 | $54,814 | $47,049 – $59,280 |
| The Innovative Business Group | $54,340 | $53,352 – $57,304 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $53,352 | $49,400 – $56,454 |
| HR Ambassador★ 4.0 | $53,352 | $51,376 – $55,328 |
| Momentum Consulting Group★ 3.8 | $53,352 | $52,087 – $57,304 |
| Thiess★ 3.6 | $47,602 | $45,171 – $49,499 |
| Valley Earthworks★ 4.0 | $46,298 | $43,709 – $47,641 |
Forklift Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
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