Forklift Operator salary in Canada
Based on 259 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median forklift operator pay is $22.25 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $21 and $23.50.
Lower 25%$21
Median$22.25
Upper 25%$23.50
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $21.75 | $22.50 | $24 | 164 |
| British Columbia | $22.38 | $23 | $24.38 | 28 |
| Alberta | $21 | $22 | $22.50 | 27 |
| Manitoba | $19 | $20 | $20.25 | 16 |
| New Brunswick | $18 | $18 | $19.50 | 7 |
| Saskatchewan | $20 | $20 | $20 | 6 |
| Nova Scotia | $20 | $20 | $23 | 5 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississauga, ON | $22 | $22.87 | $24 | 30 |
| Ajax, ON | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.75 | 15 |
| Winnipeg, MB | $19 | $20 | $20 | 15 |
| Brampton, ON | $22.25 | $23.25 | $24 | 14 |
| Milton, ON | $22.50 | $22.99 | $23 | 13 |
| Calgary, AB | $20.75 | $22 | $22 | 11 |
| Delta, BC | $23 | $23 | $26.46 | 11 |
| Woodbridge, ON | $22 | $22 | $22.75 | 10 |
| Oshawa, ON | $24.19 | $24.25 | $24.25 | 8 |
| Brantford, ON | $22.13 | $22.50 | $23.82 | 7 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $20 | $20 | $20 | 6 |
| Ancaster, ON | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 6 |
| Edmonton, AB | $22 | $22.50 | $23 | 6 |
| Woodstock, ON | $23 | $23 | $24.26 | 6 |
| Dartmouth, NS | $20 | $20 | $23 | 5 |
Common questions
How much does a forklift operator make in Canada?
Based on 259 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median forklift operator pay is $22.25 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $21 and $23.50.
Where do forklift operators earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, British Columbia has the highest median advertised pay at $23 an hour.