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Forklift operator salary in Melbourne VIC

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Melbourne VIC?

Average base salary

$35.32
same
as national average

The average salary for a forklift operator is $35.32 per hour in Melbourne VIC. 61 salaries reported, updated at 1 July 2026

Forklift Operator job openings in Melbourne VIC

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Forklift Operator - All rounde...
Wickham Freight Lines
Melbourne VIC
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in Melbourne VIC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dynamic Distribution Systems
 
$119,600per year
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Fuse Recruitment
 
$90,000per year
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WorkPac
 
$82,909per year
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Synergie
 
$79,040per year
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Bingo Industries
 
$78,000per year
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AWX Recruitment
 
$75,240per year
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Highest paying cities near Melbourne VIC for Forklift Operators

  1. Truganina VIC
    $36.53 per hour
  2. Altona VIC
    $35.43 per hour
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $35.32 per hour
  4. Dandenong VIC
    $35.17 per hour
  5. Laverton VIC
    $34.91 per hour

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