Published: 03 May 2024
Mécanicien·e véhicules légers & lourds - secteur préventif
Le Lignon
100%
Permanent position
SIG - Services Industriels de Genève
forklift operator salaries Geneva
Annual Gross Salary
Median based on 70 salary entriesCHF 51 845
Median
This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.
Salary by age & gender
Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
forklift operator, Geneva
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Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a forklift operator relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 50 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 70 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
forklift operator, Geneva
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+27%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for forklift operator have changed over time.
In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 51 850. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 56 000 per year.
Salary trend
forklift operator, Geneva
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Highest-Paying industries
The highest paying industry for a forklift operator is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 201 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for forklift operator, Geneva
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
- Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 201 0002 jobs
- Chemicals / PharmaceuticalsCHF 78 8812 jobs
- Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 60 0003 jobs
- Service sector in generalCHF 58 5001 job
- Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 57 7005 jobs
- Industry variousCHF 56 40010 jobs
- Media / Printing / PublishingCHF 51 6901 job
- Catering / HotelCHF 50 0001 job
- Transport / LogisticsCHF 49 00044 jobs
- Consumer / Luxury goods industryCHF 45 0001 job
Salary by cantons for forklift operator
The top two high-paying cantons for forklift operator are Ticino and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.
Geneva
forklift operator
CHF 54 000
median salary
Salary by canton
forklift operator
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