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Forklift operator salary in Ontario

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Ontario?

Average base salary

$21.67
same
as national average

The average salary for a forklift operator is $21.67 per hour in Ontario. 6.2k salaries reported, updated at June 28, 2026

Forklift Operator job openings in Ontario

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Forklift Driver
Meridian Lightweight Technologies3.3out of 5 stars.
Strathroy, ON
$26.50–$27.00 an hour
Full-time
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in Ontario

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
McDonald's
 
$99,212per year
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Snap Hoek Productions
 
$83,200per year
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Toromont Cat
 
$82,358per year
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Uline
 
$76,000per year
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Manpower
 
$76,000per year
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Crown Equipment
 
$72,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Forklift Operators near Ontario

  1. Tecumseh, ON
    $23.14 per hour
  2. Tillsonburg, ON
    $23.09 per hour
  3. Mount Forest, ON
    $22.20 per hour
  4. Cambridge, ON
    $22.07 per hour
  5. Kitchener, ON
    $21.89 per hour

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