Average Lift Truck Operator Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Lift Truck Operator salary for 2024 in China 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 Chinese yuan. To keep things simple, we are using the CNY currency code instead of the currency symbol ¥.

How Much Does a Lift Truck Operator Make in China?

A Lift Truck Operator working in China will typically earn around 98,000 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 46,400 CNY to the highest average salary of 157,600 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
98,000 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
8,166 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
46,400 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,866 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
157,600 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
13,133 CNY

These are average salaries for a Lift Truck Operator in China 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 China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lift Truck Operator can earn between 46,400 CNY and 157,600 CNY on average in China. 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 China is 105,300 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 105,300 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 105,300 CNY.

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 China, 25% of the population are earning less than 67,300 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 67,300 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 138,800 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 138,800 CNY.

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 China

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 China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 51,100 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lift Truck Operator salary would increase to 68,360 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lift Truck Operator, the average salary would be 101,900 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 123,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lift Truck Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 136,100 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lift Truck Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 146,200 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
51,100 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
68,360 CNY
5-10 Years +48%
101,900 CNY
10-15 Years +22%
123,400 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
136,100 CNY
20+ Years +8%
146,200 CNY

Lift Truck Operator Salary by Education Level in China

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 China 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 China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 58,000 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Lift Truck Operator in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 113,700 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
58,000 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +93%
113,700 CNY

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 China is around 146,000 to 439,000 CNY 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 China, a male lift truck operator will earn an average of 104,500 CNY, while a female lift truck operator will earn around 92,900 CNY.

This means that a male lift truck operator earns approximately 12% more than a female lift truck operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
104,500 CNY
Female -12%
92,900 CNY

Lift Truck Operator Average Pay Raise in China

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 China is around 9% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in China is around 9% every 15 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 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Lift Truck Operator in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in China for 2024

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

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

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Lift Truck Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in China

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 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% 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
34%
No Bonus
66%

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

Public Sector
362,200 CNY
Private Sector -6%
341,400 CNY

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 China.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 99,340 CNY
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 92,880 CNY
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 CNY
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 353,600 CNY
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 307,400 CNY
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 218,900 CNY
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 CNY
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 221,500 CNY
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 217,900 CNY
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 CNY
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 116,380 CNY
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 421,400 CNY
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 CNY
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 CNY
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,900 CNY
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 565,100 CNY
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 92,880 CNY
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 94,900 CNY
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 91,520 CNY
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 297,000 CNY
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 CNY
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 101,840 CNY
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 CNY
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 104,920 CNY
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 174,000 CNY
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 97,300 CNY
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,260 CNY
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 107,320 CNY
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 94,800 CNY
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 97,460 CNY
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 163,800 CNY
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 CNY
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 417,200 CNY
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 325,600 CNY
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 207,800 CNY
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 555,800 CNY
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 315,900 CNY
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 CNY
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 459,300 CNY
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 CNY
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 251,500 CNY
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 CNY
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 92,680 CNY
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 99,460 CNY
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 366,200 CNY
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 CNY
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 299,500 CNY
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 483,800 CNY
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 361,600 CNY
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 544,800 CNY
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 CNY
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 119,900 CNY
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 281,500 CNY
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 110,340 CNY
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 430,500 CNY
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 292,000 CNY
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 CNY
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 103,200 CNY
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 164,200 CNY
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 CNY
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 301,300 CNY
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 483,400 CNY
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 246,500 CNY
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 415,900 CNY
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 CNY
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 95,600 CNY
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 340,400 CNY
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 97,760 CNY
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 254,800 CNY
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 466,300 CNY
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 533,000 CNY
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 CNY
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 CNY
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 500,100 CNY
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 451,000 CNY
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 607,400 CNY
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 CNY
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 489,500 CNY
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 330,700 CNY
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 89,460 CNY
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 565,100 CNY
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 138,200 CNY
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 240,500 CNY
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 315,900 CNY
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 CNY
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 CNY
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 421,400 CNY
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 335,100 CNY
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 442,300 CNY
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 119,700 CNY
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 CNY
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 498,500 CNY
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 CNY
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 104,040 CNY
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 113,700 CNY
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 87,880 CNY
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 CNY
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 CNY
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 538,600 CNY
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 215,100 CNY
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 CNY
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 101,860 CNY
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 106,980 CNY
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 104,080 CNY
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 181,600 CNY
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 96,600 CNY
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 375,200 CNY

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Beijing 110,380 CNY
Changchun 96,980 CNY
Changsha 90,540 CNY
Chengdu 104,620 CNY
Chongqing 107,860 CNY
Dalian 95,760 CNY
Dongguan 93,100 CNY
Foshan 93,600 CNY
Fuzhou 91,520 CNY
Guangzhou 110,380 CNY
Hangzhou 116,420 CNY
Harbin 104,600 CNY
Jinan 102,460 CNY
Kunming 84,880 CNY
Nanjing 107,380 CNY
Qingdao 95,860 CNY
Quanzhou 93,100 CNY
Shanghai 116,180 CNY
Shantou 101,120 CNY
Shenyang 104,060 CNY
Shenzhen 100,140 CNY
Suzhou 98,960 CNY
Tianjin 105,980 CNY
Wenzhou 95,980 CNY
Wuhan 113,780 CNY
Wuxi 86,420 CNY
Xi an 107,960 CNY
Xiamen 88,580 CNY
Zhengzhou 81,180 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in China.

City Average Salary
Anhui 106,760 CNY
Beijing 91,580 CNY
Chongqing 93,120 CNY
Fujian 101,900 CNY
Gansu 97,640 CNY
Guangdong 112,420 CNY
Guangxi 106,160 CNY
Guizhou 101,840 CNY
Hainan 86,760 CNY
Hebei 111,000 CNY
Heilongjiang 95,620 CNY
Henan 112,620 CNY
Hubei 110,380 CNY
Hunan 103,580 CNY
Jiangsu 112,280 CNY
Jiangxi 107,380 CNY
Jilin 93,140 CNY
Liaoning 101,960 CNY
Nei Monggol 88,620 CNY
Ningxia 84,180 CNY
Qinghai 88,240 CNY
Shaanxi 94,400 CNY
Shandong 113,420 CNY
Shanghai 96,340 CNY
Shanxi 95,860 CNY
Sichuan 114,380 CNY
Tianjin 92,880 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 89,280 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 86,520 CNY
Yunnan 99,340 CNY
Zhejiang 104,920 CNY

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