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forklift Salary in illinois

Based on 596 active job postings in illinois  ·  Updated 2026

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Open forklift Jobs in illinois 596

Material Handler/forklift Operator
Aerotek Bartlett, Illinois
$22 Full Time
Forklift Operator-2nd Shift
Forward Air Des Plaines, Illinois
$20.58 Full Time
Sit Down Forklift Operators
Employbridge Matteson, Illinois
$20.28 Full Time
Forklift Operator Night Shift
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. Rantoul, Illinois
$20.25 Full Time
Forklift Operator Night Shift
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. Villa Grove, Illinois
$20.25 Full Time
Forklift
ResourceMFG Vernon Hills, Illinois
$19.5 Full Time
Forklift
ResourceMFG Vernon Hills, Illinois
$19.5 Full Time
Forklift Operator
Workbox Staffing Byron Center, Illinois
$18 Full Time
Forklift Operator (East Moline - 1st Shift)
Aerotek East Moline, Illinois
$17 Full Time
Forklift Operator
SFI Independence, Ohio Wadsworth, Illinois
Full Time
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What is the average forklift salary in illinois?
Compensation for forklift positions in illinois varies by employer, experience level, and specific skill set. Browse the job listings above for detailed pay information.
How do I negotiate my forklift salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect forklift compensation in illinois?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.