As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Drivers in the United Kingdom is £26,281, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £24,167 to £30,053, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £24,167
50TH(Median)   £26,281
75TH   £30,053
Forklift Drivers Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Drivers Salary £24,167 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Drivers Salary £26,281 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Drivers Salary £30,053 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Forklift Drivers Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Forklift Drivers salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Forklift Drivers is about £26,281 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,190, and a weekly pay of around £505. Click the switch button below to see more details about Forklift Drivers hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Forklift Driverss Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Forklift Drivers's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £25,082 - £26,281, while Intermediate make £25,492 - £26,957, Senior earn £26,218 - £28,251, Specialist earn £26,281 - £28,420, Expert can reach £26,563 - £28,758 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Drivers £25,903
Intermediate Level Forklift Drivers £26,281
Senior Level Forklift Drivers £27,520
Specialist Level Forklift Drivers £27,689
Expert Level Forklift Drivers £27,970
£25,903 0 yr
£26,281 < 2 yrs
£27,520 2-4 yrs
£27,689 5-8 yrs
£27,970 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Forklift Drivers?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Forklift Drivers are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £28,384 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £26,477, and Manchester pays around £25,192 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Equipment Operator - Forklift or Forklift Drivers?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Equipment Operator - Forklift makes less than a Forklift Drivers. A Equipment Operator - Forklift earns an average annual salary of £21,875. And a Forklift Drivers earns an average annual salary of £26,281.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Equipment Operator - Forklift
£15,328
£28,099
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler
£15,443
£28,309
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I
£15,200
£22,846

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