As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Edinburgh, UK is £27,211, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,206 to £31,843, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,206
50TH(Median)   £27,211
75TH   £31,843
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £25,206 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £27,211 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £31,843 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 £27,211 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,268, and a weekly pay of around £523. 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 £26,074 - £27,211, while Intermediate make £26,463 - £28,041, Senior earn £27,151 - £29,631, Specialist earn £27,211 - £29,838, Expert can reach £27,557 - £30,253 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £26,852
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £27,211
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,732
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,939
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £29,285
£26,852 0 yr
£27,211 < 2 yrs
£28,732 2-4 yrs
£28,939 5-8 yrs
£29,285 > 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 £22,435. 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 Edinburgh, UK
£15,721
£28,818
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Edinburgh, UK
£15,474
£23,257
Materials Handler I Edinburgh, UK
£15,515
£23,319
Equipment Operator - Forklift Edinburgh, UK
£15,604
£28,605
Entry Materials Handler Edinburgh, UK
£15,583
£23,421

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