Average Forklift Driver Salary in Turkey for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Forklift Driver salary for 2024 in Turkey and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Turkish lira. To keep things simple, we are using the TRY currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚บ.

How Much Does a Forklift Driver Make in Turkey?

A Forklift Driver working in Turkey will typically earn around 28,720 TRY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,200 TRY to the highest average salary of 45,060 TRY.

Average Annual Salary
28,720 TRY
Average Monthly Salary
2,393 TRY

Lowest Annual Salary
14,200 TRY
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,183 TRY

Highest Annual Salary
45,060 TRY
Highest Monthly Salary
3,755 TRY

These are average salaries for a Forklift Driver in Turkey and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Forklift Driver to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Forklift Driver salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Forklift Driver Salaries in Turkey

So we've looked at the average salaries a Forklift Driver will earn in Turkey. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Forklift Driver can earn between 14,200 TRY and 45,060 TRY on average in Turkey. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Forklift Driver in Turkey is 27,620 TRY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 27,620 TRY, and 50% of the population earn more than 27,620 TRY.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Forklift Driver salary in Turkey, 25% of the population are earning less than 19,360 TRY while 75% of the population earn more than 19,360 TRY.

75% of the population earn less than 35,520 TRY, and 25% of the population earn more than 35,520 TRY.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Forklift Driver Salary by Experience Level in Turkey

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average forklift driver salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Forklift Driver in Turkey that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 16,400 TRY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Forklift Driver salary would increase to 21,020 TRY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Forklift Driver, the average salary would be 31,540 TRY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 35,340 TRY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Forklift Driver with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 40,140 TRY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Forklift Driver with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 41,560 TRY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
16,400 TRY
2-5 Years +31%
21,020 TRY
5-10 Years +40%
31,540 TRY
10-15 Years +20%
35,340 TRY
15-20 Years +9%
40,140 TRY
20+ Years +8%
41,560 TRY

Forklift Driver Salary by Education Level in Turkey

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Forklift Driver in Turkey based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Forklift Driver in Turkey with a high school education can earn an average salary of 18,280 TRY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Forklift Driver in Turkey with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 32,420 TRY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
18,280 TRY
Certificate or Diploma +76%
32,420 TRY

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Turkey is around 39,200 to 117,000 TRY and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Forklift Driver Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Turkey, a male forklift driver will earn an average of 31,080 TRY, while a female forklift driver will earn around 27,300 TRY.

This means that a male forklift driver earns approximately 14% more than a female forklift driver for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Turkey

Male
31,080 TRY
Female -14%
27,300 TRY

Forklift Driver Average Pay Raise in Turkey

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Forklift Driver in Turkey is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Turkey is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Forklift Driver in Turkey can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Turkey for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Turkey.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Forklift Driver Bonus and Incentive Rates in Turkey

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Forklift Driver is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Turkey earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
95,420 TRY
Private Sector -6%
89,960 TRY

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Forklift Driver

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Forklift Driver in Turkey.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 26,780 TRY
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 TRY
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 42,320 TRY
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 97,880 TRY
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 81,960 TRY
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 62,060 TRY
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 54,180 TRY
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 58,440 TRY
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 58,860 TRY
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 63,380 TRY
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 32,420 TRY
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 119,320 TRY
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 42,960 TRY
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 38,620 TRY
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 26,100 TRY
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 154,700 TRY
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 23,260 TRY
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 28,820 TRY
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,700 TRY
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 84,180 TRY
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 45,060 TRY
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 27,560 TRY
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 41,480 TRY
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 28,660 TRY
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 48,760 TRY
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,660 TRY
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 26,280 TRY
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,160 TRY
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 26,860 TRY
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 45,600 TRY
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 35,500 TRY
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 111,240 TRY
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 82,720 TRY
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 56,880 TRY
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 159,400 TRY
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 87,640 TRY
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 34,960 TRY
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 TRY
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 26,280 TRY
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 50,580 TRY
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 65,920 TRY
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 35,500 TRY
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 24,200 TRY
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 26,660 TRY
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 109,740 TRY
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 27,480 TRY
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 81,960 TRY
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 TRY
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 96,220 TRY
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 TRY
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 45,580 TRY
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 TRY
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 71,660 TRY
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 31,340 TRY
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 TRY
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 78,500 TRY
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 84,580 TRY
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 25,660 TRY
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 46,980 TRY
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 77,860 TRY
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 83,400 TRY
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 134,600 TRY
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 67,360 TRY
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 110,340 TRY
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 34,960 TRY
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 24,860 TRY
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 91,320 TRY
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 28,180 TRY
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 72,380 TRY
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 118,200 TRY
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 TRY
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 38,340 TRY
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 33,980 TRY
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 146,200 TRY
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 123,400 TRY
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 TRY
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 89,980 TRY
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 TRY
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 95,980 TRY
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 22,340 TRY
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 154,700 TRY
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 TRY
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 67,560 TRY
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 83,900 TRY
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 TRY
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 33,980 TRY
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 113,780 TRY
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 93,220 TRY
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 TRY
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 34,980 TRY
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 39,560 TRY
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 TRY
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 48,920 TRY
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 25,440 TRY
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 31,660 TRY
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 23,080 TRY
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 77,100 TRY
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 TRY
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 TRY
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 57,820 TRY
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 45,060 TRY
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 27,020 TRY
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 26,400 TRY
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 28,900 TRY
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 50,620 TRY
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 29,040 TRY
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 96,340 TRY

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Turkey, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Ankara 26,100 TRY
Antalya 25,940 TRY
Istanbul 29,640 TRY
Izmir 25,160 TRY

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