Average Forklift Operator Salary in Morocco for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Forklift Operator salary for 2024 in Morocco 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 Moroccan dirham. To keep things simple, we are using the MAD currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฏ.ู…..

How Much Does a Forklift Operator Make in Morocco?

A Forklift Operator working in Morocco will typically earn around 64,180 MAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 35,520 MAD to the highest average salary of 95,980 MAD.

Average Annual Salary
64,180 MAD
Average Monthly Salary
5,348 MAD

Lowest Annual Salary
35,520 MAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,960 MAD

Highest Annual Salary
95,980 MAD
Highest Monthly Salary
7,998 MAD

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

Forklift Operator 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 Operator Salaries in Morocco

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Forklift Operator can earn between 35,520 MAD and 95,980 MAD on average in Morocco. 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 Operator in Morocco is 57,820 MAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 57,820 MAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 57,820 MAD.

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 Operator salary in Morocco, 25% of the population are earning less than 44,180 MAD while 75% of the population earn more than 44,180 MAD.

75% of the population earn less than 70,840 MAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 70,840 MAD.

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 Operator Salary by Experience Level in Morocco

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 operator 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 Operator in Morocco that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 41,660 MAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Forklift Operator salary would increase to 52,540 MAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Forklift Operator, the average salary would be 67,360 MAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 79,240 MAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Forklift Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 87,060 MAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Forklift Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 94,800 MAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
41,660 MAD
2-5 Years +26%
52,540 MAD
5-10 Years +32%
67,360 MAD
10-15 Years +18%
79,240 MAD
15-20 Years +11%
87,060 MAD
20+ Years +6%
94,800 MAD

Forklift Operator Salary by Education Level in Morocco

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 Operator in Morocco 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 Operator in Morocco with a high school education can earn an average salary of 55,580 MAD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Forklift Operator in Morocco with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 86,800 MAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
55,580 MAD
Certificate or Diploma +56%
86,800 MAD

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 Morocco is around 97,100 to 291,000 MAD 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 Operator 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 Morocco, a male forklift operator will earn an average of 66,260 MAD, while a female forklift operator will earn around 60,920 MAD.

This means that a male forklift operator earns approximately 9% more than a female forklift operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Morocco

Male
66,260 MAD
Female -9%
60,920 MAD

Forklift Operator Average Pay Raise in Morocco

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 Operator in Morocco is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Morocco is around 9% every 17 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 = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Forklift Operator in Morocco can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Morocco for 2024

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

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

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Forklift Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Morocco

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 Operator is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% 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 2%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

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 Morocco earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
239,300 MAD
Private Sector -8%
222,300 MAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Forklift Operator

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 61,760 MAD
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 60,180 MAD
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 101,920 MAD
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 238,900 MAD
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 204,000 MAD
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 MAD
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 MAD
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 MAD
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 139,100 MAD
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 MAD
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 82,720 MAD
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 272,800 MAD
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 110,380 MAD
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 94,380 MAD
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 65,940 MAD
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 372,600 MAD
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 61,840 MAD
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 64,920 MAD
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 57,320 MAD
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 192,000 MAD
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 101,920 MAD
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 72,420 MAD
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 101,020 MAD
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 70,940 MAD
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 116,380 MAD
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 61,680 MAD
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 72,260 MAD
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 66,820 MAD
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 67,320 MAD
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 115,520 MAD
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 83,760 MAD
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 281,500 MAD
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 207,700 MAD
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 134,600 MAD
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 357,700 MAD
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 204,000 MAD
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 86,640 MAD
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 308,900 MAD
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 63,500 MAD
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 116,180 MAD
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 161,600 MAD
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 83,020 MAD
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 67,900 MAD
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 64,620 MAD
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 251,500 MAD
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 69,240 MAD
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 209,700 MAD
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 327,300 MAD
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 239,300 MAD
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 345,700 MAD
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 111,240 MAD
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 80,840 MAD
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 175,900 MAD
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 77,380 MAD
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 275,800 MAD
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 187,300 MAD
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 208,600 MAD
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 66,440 MAD
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 108,340 MAD
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 207,700 MAD
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 204,000 MAD
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 330,900 MAD
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 159,400 MAD
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 282,300 MAD
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 83,200 MAD
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 63,400 MAD
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 222,300 MAD
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 63,400 MAD
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 MAD
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 294,300 MAD
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 340,400 MAD
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 97,260 MAD
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 85,080 MAD
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 351,900 MAD
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 279,400 MAD
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 383,300 MAD
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 204,000 MAD
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 313,700 MAD
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 225,700 MAD
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 62,060 MAD
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 363,000 MAD
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 89,120 MAD
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 154,700 MAD
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 201,100 MAD
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 92,900 MAD
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 80,580 MAD
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 272,800 MAD
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 216,800 MAD
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 313,700 MAD
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 83,140 MAD
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 98,540 MAD
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 313,700 MAD
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 113,560 MAD
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 70,940 MAD
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 76,280 MAD
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 58,280 MAD
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 176,800 MAD
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 86,740 MAD
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 366,200 MAD
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 154,700 MAD
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 101,120 MAD
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 66,100 MAD
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 69,240 MAD
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 70,700 MAD
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 MAD
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 62,460 MAD
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 MAD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Agadir 60,340 MAD
Casablanca 71,700 MAD
Marrakech 64,720 MAD
Rabat 64,180 MAD
Tangier 65,920 MAD

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