As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Glasgow, UK is £25,474, with an hourly rate of £12, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £23,596 to £29,810, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £23,596
50TH(Median)   £25,474
75TH   £29,810
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £23,596 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £25,474 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £29,810 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 £25,474 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £12, a monthly salary of about £2,123, and a weekly pay of around £490. 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 £24,409 - £25,474, while Intermediate make £24,773 - £26,250, Senior earn £25,418 - £27,739, Specialist earn £25,474 - £27,933, Expert can reach £25,797 - £28,321 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £25,137
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £25,474
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £26,898
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £27,092
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £27,415
£25,137 0 yr
£25,474 < 2 yrs
£26,898 2-4 yrs
£27,092 5-8 yrs
£27,415 > 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 £21,003. 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 Glasgow, UK
£14,717
£26,978
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Glasgow, UK
£14,486
£21,772
Materials Handler I Glasgow, UK
£14,524
£21,830
Equipment Operator - Forklift Glasgow, UK
£14,608
£26,778
Entry Materials Handler Glasgow, UK
£14,588
£21,925

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