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Forklift operator salary in Canada

How much does a Forklift Operator make in Canada?

Average base salary

$21.96

The average salary for a forklift operator is $21.96 per hour in Canada. 10.5k salaries reported, updated at October 18, 2026

Forklift Operator job openings in Canada

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Forklift Operator
Refresco2.8out of 5 stars.
Calgary, AB
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Forklift Operator in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arpac Storage Systems
 
$105,000per year
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North Island College
 
$91,655per year
ERCO Worldwide
 
$90,792per year
Facility Network
 
$86,320per year
LP Building Solutions
 
$84,084per year
Snap Hoek Productions
 
$83,200per year

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Highest paying cities for Forklift Operators near Canada

  1. Delta, BC
    $22.63 per hour
  2. Mount Forest, ON
    $22.20 per hour
  3. Mississauga, ON
    $21.98 per hour
  4. Kitchener, ON
    $21.90 per hour
  5. Etobicoke, ON
    $21.78 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Forklift Operator

The average salary for a Forklift Operator is $21.96 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 10.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Forklift Operator salaries typically range between a low of $18.59 and a high of $25.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Forklift Operator include Delta, BC at $22.63 per hour, Mount Forest, ON at $22.20 per hour and Mississauga, ON at $21.98 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Forklift Operator include Arpac Storage Systems ($105,000 per year) and North Island College ($91,655 per year).