Forklift Operator salary in Victoria
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $55,822 — Victoria sits $1,482 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Forklift Operator salary of $57,304 — after $7,571 income tax and $1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $69,160 | $53,352 – $75,088 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $68,310 | $57,304 – $79,317 |
| Frontline Human Resources★ 3.7 | $67,184 | $55,328 – $77,064 |
| Toll Group★ 3.1 | $64,931 | $37,939 – $78,190 |
| Australia Post★ 3.4 | $62,244 | $55,328 – $69,160 |
| CSR Limited★ 2.8 | $61,256 | $53,352 – $71,136 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $60,268 | $51,376 – $63,232 |
| APS Group Ltd★ 2.7 | $60,268 | $55,328 – $71,136 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $60,268 | $59,280 – $61,256 |
| Mainfreight★ 3.0 | $60,000 | $60,000 – $75,000 |
| Labourforce★ 3.8 | $59,280 | $53,352 – $79,040 |
| Bunnings Warehouse★ 3.8 | $55,565 | $49,400 – $63,983 |
| Ozstaff Career Services★ 3.3 | $55,328 | $51,376 – $59,280 |
| Border Express★ 3.1 | $55,000 | $55,000 – $58,800 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $52,364 | $51,376 – $53,352 |
| Patrick Corporation★ 2.8 | $48,392 | $46,535 – $50,348 |
| Costco Wholesale★ 3.9 | $45,448 | $45,448 – $49,005 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $38,768 | $34,966 – $60,900 |
| Symbion Pharmacy Services★ 3.5 | $37,725 | $36,537 – $38,951 |
Forklift Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
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