As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Stand Up Forklift Operator 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
Stand Up Forklift Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Stand Up Forklift Operator Salary £24,167 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Stand Up Forklift Operator Salary £26,281 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Stand Up Forklift Operator Salary £30,053 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Stand Up Forklift Operator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Stand Up Forklift Operator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Stand Up Forklift Operator 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 Stand Up Forklift Operator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Stand Up Forklift Operators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Stand Up Forklift Operator'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 Stand Up Forklift Operator £25,903
Intermediate Level Stand Up Forklift Operator £26,281
Senior Level Stand Up Forklift Operator £27,520
Specialist Level Stand Up Forklift Operator £27,689
Expert Level Stand Up Forklift Operator £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 Stand Up Forklift Operator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Stand Up Forklift Operator 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 Stand Up Forklift Operator?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Equipment Operator - Forklift makes less than a Stand Up Forklift Operator. A Equipment Operator - Forklift earns an average annual salary of £21,875. And a Stand Up Forklift Operator 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
Fork Lift Operator
£15,399
£28,229
Machine Operator I
£16,469
£25,664
Machine Operator II
£17,244
£29,324

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