What does a Forklift operator earn?
Average monthly earnings for Forklift operator in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
46.522 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
46.524 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
–
per month · 2025
About pay for Forklift operator
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Forklift operator are 46.522 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is close to the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
Salary data for Forklift operator covers mainly the private labour market — average pay is 46.524 DKK/month (2025).
This job belongs to plant and machine operation, assembly and transport work, where shift work, night work and away-from-home supplements form a substantial part of total pay. Licences (e.g. truck/bus driving, forklift, crane) move pay noticeably, and collective agreements ensure relatively uniform base conditions across the country.
Salary figures from Statistics Denmark (LONS20, 2025). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Forklift operator earn in Denmark?
A Forklift operator earns on average 46.522 DKK per month (2025). Source: Statistics Denmark.
What is the source of the salary statistics?
All salary figures are fetched from Statistics Denmark wage structure statistics (LONS20) via the public API. Licence: CC 4.0 BY.
What does average monthly earnings mean?
Average monthly earnings (total earnings) is total pay incl. supplements but excl. holiday pay and pension contributions. It is Statistics Denmark's standard measure for cross-industry comparison.
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Source: Statistics Denmark — Wage structure . Licence: CC 4.0 BY. Data updated 2025.