As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in London, UK is £28,868, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,741 to £33,782, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,741
50TH(Median)   £28,868
75TH   £33,782
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £26,741 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £28,868 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Salary £33,782 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 £28,868 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,406, and a weekly pay of around £555. 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 £27,662 - £28,868, while Intermediate make £28,075 - £29,749, Senior earn £28,805 - £31,435, Specialist earn £28,868 - £31,655, Expert can reach £29,235 - £32,096 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,487
Intermediate Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £28,868
Senior Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £30,482
Specialist Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £30,702
Expert Level Forklift Operator/Materials Handler £31,069
£28,487 0 yr
£28,868 < 2 yrs
£30,482 2-4 yrs
£30,702 5-8 yrs
£31,069 > 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 £23,802. 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 London, UK
£16,678
£30,574
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I London, UK
£16,416
£24,673
Materials Handler I London, UK
£16,460
£24,739
Equipment Operator - Forklift London, UK
£16,555
£30,347
Entry Materials Handler London, UK
£16,532
£24,847

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