Forklift Operator salary in Tasmania
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $55,822 — Tasmania sits $494 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Forklift Operator salary of $55,328 — after $7,216 income tax and $1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Wright Cranes Australia | $72,088 | $69,732 – $74,444 |
| IXOM★ 3.4 | $61,167 | $58,714 – $63,619 |
| Simplot Company★ 3.8 | $60,306 | $58,089 – $62,523 |
| Galaxy Personnel★ 2.9 | $57,205 | $54,498 – $59,912 |
| Ozstaff Career Services★ 3.3 | $55,328 | $55,328 – $55,328 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $51,376 | $51,376 – $51,376 |
Forklift Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
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