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Forklift Operator Salary in New York (2026)
$23.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,525/year ($3,294/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,420 Forklift Operator jobs in New York (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Forklift Operator salary of $49,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,525 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $49,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,704 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,751 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,051 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,525 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,294 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in New York?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in New York is $49,030 per year ($23.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,000 and $59,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in New York?
- On the median salary of $49,030, a single filer in New York takes home about $39,525 per year ($3,294 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 18,420 Forklift Operator jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.