The median forklift/pallet jack operator pay in Chicago is 15.40 per hour, which is 5% higher than the national average. There are also many full-time and contract positions available for forklift operators in various companies near Chicago.

forklift operator jobs pay well in Chicago . The average salary for a forklift operator is 19.17 per hour and 5700 overtime per year.

Depends on where you work...I make24.50 on the fisherman's docks running gear and bait with a hyster..been doing it forever I think seems like it