As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Cardiff, UK is £26,838, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £24,860 to £31,407, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £24,860
50TH(Median)   £26,838
75TH   £31,407
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £24,860 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £26,838 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £31,407 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Forklift Operator/Materials Handler salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler is about £26,838 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,237, and a weekly pay of around £516. Click the switch button below to see more details about Forklift Operator/Materials Handler hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Forklift Operator/Materials Handlers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Forklift Operator/Materials Handler's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £25,716 - £26,838, while Intermediate make £26,100 - £27,656, Senior earn £26,779 - £29,225, Specialist earn £26,838 - £29,429, Expert can reach £27,179 - £29,838 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £26,484
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £26,838
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,338
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,543
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,884
£26,484 0 yr
£26,838 < 2 yrs
£28,338 2-4 yrs
£28,543 5-8 yrs
£28,884 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 6%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Forklift Operator/Materials Handler?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Forklift Operator/Materials Handler are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £28,868 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £26,929, and Manchester pays around £25,622 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Forklift Operator/Materials Handler or Forklift Operator/Materials Handler?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler makes less than a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler. A Forklift Operator/Materials Handler earns an average annual salary of £22,128. And a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler earns an average annual salary of £26,730.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Cardiff, UK
£15,505
£28,423
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Cardiff, UK
£15,262
£22,938
Materials Handler I Cardiff, UK
£15,302
£23,000
Equipment Operator - Forklift Cardiff, UK
£15,390
£28,213
Entry Materials Handler Cardiff, UK
£15,369
£23,100

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