Average Lift Truck Operator Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Lift Truck Operator salary for 2024 in India 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 Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol ₹.

How Much Does a Lift Truck Operator Make in India?

A Lift Truck Operator working in India will typically earn around 107,960 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 48,300 INR to the highest average salary of 172,400 INR.

Average Annual Salary
107,960 INR
Average Monthly Salary
8,996 INR
Lowest Annual Salary
48,300 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,025 INR
Highest Annual Salary
172,400 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
14,366 INR

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

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lift Truck Operator can earn between 48,300 INR and 172,400 INR on average in India. 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 India is 115,600 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 115,600 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 115,600 INR.

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 India, 25% of the population are earning less than 75,220 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 75,220 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 157,600 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 157,600 INR.

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 India

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 India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 57,320 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lift Truck Operator salary would increase to 74,380 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lift Truck Operator, the average salary would be 110,500 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 136,200 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lift Truck Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 150,000 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lift Truck Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 159,500 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
57,320 INR
2-5 Years +34%
74,380 INR
5-10 Years +48%
110,500 INR
10-15 Years +22%
136,200 INR
15-20 Years +9%
150,000 INR
20+ Years +8%
159,500 INR

Lift Truck Operator Salary by Education Level in India

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 India 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 India with a high school education can earn an average salary of 67,560 INR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Lift Truck Operator in India with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 125,700 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
67,560 INR
Certificate or Diploma +93%
125,700 INR

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 India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR 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 India, a male lift truck operator will earn an average of 118,800 INR, while a female lift truck operator will earn around 97,300 INR.

This means that a male lift truck operator earns approximately 22% more than a female lift truck operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
118,800 INR
Female -22%
97,300 INR

Lift Truck Operator Average Pay Raise in India

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 India is around 9% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 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 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 6%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Lift Truck Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

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 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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
33%
No Bonus
67%

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

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

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 India.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 103,580 INR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 103,900 INR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 159,400 INR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 386,400 INR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 341,400 INR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 247,800 INR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 207,700 INR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 INR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 227,600 INR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 258,400 INR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 INR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 444,300 INR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 176,800 INR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 158,700 INR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 INR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 639,100 INR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 98,120 INR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 103,900 INR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 97,760 INR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 322,600 INR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 164,200 INR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 INR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 164,200 INR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 111,920 INR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 194,600 INR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 INR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 INR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 INR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,580 INR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 INR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 180,500 INR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 138,200 INR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 454,900 INR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 349,300 INR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 216,800 INR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 615,700 INR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 335,800 INR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 138,200 INR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 514,300 INR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 192,000 INR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 275,200 INR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 INR
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,580 INR
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 INR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 411,400 INR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 INR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 335,800 INR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 514,300 INR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 384,500 INR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 588,500 INR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 INR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 137,400 INR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 296,000 INR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 INR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 467,100 INR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 301,600 INR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 349,300 INR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 103,580 INR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 INR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 325,600 INR
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 322,600 INR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 529,600 INR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 275,200 INR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 451,000 INR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 INR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 103,900 INR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 353,600 INR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 INR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 281,500 INR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 491,000 INR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 568,500 INR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 INR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 136,100 INR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 558,300 INR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 472,000 INR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 656,800 INR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 352,000 INR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 514,300 INR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 369,300 INR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 97,760 INR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 628,000 INR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 INR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 263,100 INR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 341,400 INR
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 INR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 137,400 INR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 444,300 INR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 359,900 INR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 496,100 INR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 136,100 INR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 INR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 524,700 INR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 185,100 INR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 INR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 INR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 97,760 INR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 297,000 INR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 INR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 597,800 INR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 245,300 INR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 INR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 111,920 INR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 116,380 INR
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 116,380 INR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 197,600 INR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 103,580 INR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 386,400 INR

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
agra 102,460 INR
Ahmadabad 117,440 INR
Bangalore 127,700 INR
Bhopal 112,560 INR
Chennai 119,900 INR
Coimbatore 110,380 INR
Delhi 127,700 INR
Ghaziabad 101,920 INR
Hyderabad 125,700 INR
Indore 108,080 INR
Jaipur 117,520 INR
Kanpur 115,740 INR
Kolkata 123,400 INR
Lucknow 111,240 INR
Ludhiana 106,160 INR
Madurai 98,440 INR
Mumbai 128,500 INR
Nagpur 111,000 INR
Patna 104,060 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 101,980 INR
Pune 111,240 INR
Surat 118,800 INR
Vadodara 106,160 INR
Visakhapatnam 102,160 INR

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 98,000 INR
Andhra Pradesh 116,740 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 103,840 INR
Assam 123,400 INR
Bihar 129,000 INR
Chandigarh 99,460 INR
Chhatisgarh 108,340 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 96,540 INR
Daman & Diu 97,640 INR
Delhi 109,000 INR
Goa 102,380 INR
Gujarat 129,000 INR
Haryana 111,900 INR
Himachal Pradesh 109,520 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 106,740 INR
Jharkhand 116,740 INR
Karnataka 125,700 INR
Kerala 113,420 INR
Lakshadweep 93,100 INR
Madhya Pradesh 130,400 INR
Maharashtra 127,700 INR
Manipur 106,360 INR
Meghalaya 109,520 INR
Mizoram 95,980 INR
Nagaland 107,680 INR
Orissa 117,520 INR
Pondicherry 99,460 INR
Punjab 119,700 INR
Rajasthan 123,400 INR
Sikkim 96,560 INR
Tamil Nadu 128,900 INR
Tripura 105,620 INR
Uttar Pradesh 127,700 INR
Uttaranchal 112,460 INR
West Bengal 125,700 INR

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