Forklift Operator salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $55,822 — Queensland sits $494 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Forklift Operator salary of $55,328 — after $6,948 income tax and $1,107 Medicare levy (2026–27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $101,428 | $71,136 – $131,740 |
| Adecco★ 3.5 | $68,172 | $57,304 – $79,040 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $60,406 | $57,304 – $63,509 |
| ACUG★ 2.8 | $59,280 | $55,328 – $63,232 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $59,280 | $55,328 – $61,256 |
| Northline★ 4.1 | $58,800 | $40,000 – $70,000 |
| Toll Group★ 3.1 | $56,889 | $51,751 – $71,136 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $56,316 | $51,376 – $61,256 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $55,328 | $49,400 – $55,328 |
| Precision Labour hire | $55,328 | $55,328 – $55,328 |
| CT Labour Hire★ 4.0 | $55,328 | $55,328 – $59,280 |
| Action Workforce★ 3.2 | $55,328 | $53,352 – $57,304 |
| Cotton On★ 3.4 | $55,000 | $35,000 – $55,000 |
| Bunnings Warehouse★ 3.8 | $54,800 | $50,000 – $65,100 |
| Metcash★ 3.3 | $53,629 | $47,997 – $59,280 |
| Workforce International★ 3.2 | $53,352 | $51,376 – $53,352 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $53,253 | $51,218 – $56,316 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $51,376 | $47,424 – $61,256 |
| IKEA★ 3.7 | $49,953 | $47,049 – $52,858 |
| Oakey Beef Exports★ 3.7 | $49,400 | $49,400 – $57,304 |
Forklift Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
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