Average Lift Truck Operator Salary in Azerbaijan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Lift Truck Operator salary for 2024 in Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijani manat. To keep things simple, we are using the AZN currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ผ.

How Much Does a Lift Truck Operator Make in Azerbaijan?

A Lift Truck Operator working in Azerbaijan will typically earn around 9,740 AZN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 6,300 AZN to the highest average salary of 18,260 AZN.

Average Annual Salary
9,740 AZN
Average Monthly Salary
811 AZN

Lowest Annual Salary
6,300 AZN
Lowest Monthly Salary
525 AZN

Highest Annual Salary
18,260 AZN
Highest Monthly Salary
1,521 AZN

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

Lift Truck 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 Lift Truck Operator Salaries in Azerbaijan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lift Truck Operator can earn between 6,300 AZN and 18,260 AZN on average in Azerbaijan. 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 Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan is 10,080 AZN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 10,080 AZN, and 50% of the population earn more than 10,080 AZN.

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 Lift Truck Operator salary in Azerbaijan, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,200 AZN while 75% of the population earn more than 6,200 AZN.

75% of the population earn less than 13,100 AZN, and 25% of the population earn more than 13,100 AZN.

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.

Lift Truck Operator Salary by Experience Level in Azerbaijan

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 lift truck 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 Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 6,700 AZN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lift Truck Operator salary would increase to 7,620 AZN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lift Truck Operator, the average salary would be 12,300 AZN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 13,780 AZN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lift Truck Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 12,580 AZN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lift Truck Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 15,580 AZN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
6,700 AZN
2-5 Years +34%
7,620 AZN
5-10 Years +48%
12,300 AZN
10-15 Years +22%
13,780 AZN
15-20 Years +9%
12,580 AZN
20+ Years +8%
15,580 AZN

Lift Truck Operator Salary by Education Level in Azerbaijan

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 Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan 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 Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 6,960 AZN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 11,040 AZN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
6,960 AZN
Certificate or Diploma +93%
11,040 AZN

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 Azerbaijan is around 14,700 to 44,200 AZN 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.

Lift Truck 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 Azerbaijan, a male lift truck operator will earn an average of 10,080 AZN, while a female lift truck operator will earn around 10,380 AZN.

This means that a male lift truck operator earns approximately 3% less than a female lift truck operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Azerbaijan

Male
10,080 AZN
Female +3%
10,380 AZN

Lift Truck Operator Average Pay Raise in Azerbaijan

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 Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan is around 7% every 21 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Azerbaijan is around 7% every 20 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 = ( 7 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Azerbaijan for 2024

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

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

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Lift Truck Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Azerbaijan

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 Lift Truck Operator is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 Azerbaijan earn approximately 3% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
36,020 AZN
Private Sector -3%
34,980 AZN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Lift Truck Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Lift Truck Operator in Azerbaijan.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 9,740 AZN
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 7,820 AZN
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 14,920 AZN
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 34,280 AZN
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 35,500 AZN
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 AZN
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 18,940 AZN
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 23,480 AZN
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 21,380 AZN
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 22,340 AZN
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 13,060 AZN
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,140 AZN
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 16,140 AZN
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 15,580 AZN
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 AZN
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 58,280 AZN
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 7,820 AZN
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 7,820 AZN
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 7,800 AZN
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 34,080 AZN
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 AZN
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 9,960 AZN
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 15,580 AZN
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 AZN
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 16,980 AZN
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 AZN
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,980 AZN
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,300 AZN
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,960 AZN
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 AZN
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 16,340 AZN
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 11,360 AZN
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,080 AZN
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 32,960 AZN
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 21,020 AZN
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 58,280 AZN
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 31,980 AZN
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,620 AZN
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 47,580 AZN
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 15,700 AZN
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 27,300 AZN
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 12,120 AZN
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,740 AZN
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 AZN
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 37,380 AZN
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 12,760 AZN
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 31,960 AZN
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,640 AZN
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 38,680 AZN
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 55,320 AZN
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 15,920 AZN
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 10,980 AZN
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 28,660 AZN
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 AZN
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,200 AZN
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 27,560 AZN
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 33,520 AZN
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 9,960 AZN
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 15,700 AZN
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 32,960 AZN
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 31,180 AZN
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,240 AZN
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 23,360 AZN
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 42,460 AZN
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 11,360 AZN
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 10,380 AZN
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 37,200 AZN
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 9,980 AZN
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 24,200 AZN
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 45,000 AZN
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 56,140 AZN
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 13,100 AZN
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,120 AZN
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 52,460 AZN
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 46,840 AZN
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 58,440 AZN
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 AZN
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 50,520 AZN
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 34,480 AZN
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 7,800 AZN
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 56,460 AZN
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 11,880 AZN
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 23,360 AZN
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 31,520 AZN
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,580 AZN
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 13,700 AZN
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 41,180 AZN
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 AZN
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,200 AZN
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 13,060 AZN
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 15,760 AZN
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,940 AZN
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 19,200 AZN
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 AZN
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,200 AZN
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 8,100 AZN
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 26,400 AZN
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,000 AZN
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 54,560 AZN
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 23,660 AZN
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 16,720 AZN
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,740 AZN
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 AZN
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 AZN
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 16,980 AZN
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 7,820 AZN
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 AZN

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Baku 12,760 AZN
Ganja 12,300 AZN
Sumqayit 8,560 AZN

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