Average Fork-lift truck drivers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Worth noting that fork-lift truck driverss in the South West earned £40,846 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £31,016 — a difference of 31.7%. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,846 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,504. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so fork-lift truck driverss sit 11.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £40,846 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,504 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Fork-lift truck drivers salary across UK regions
Fork-lift truck drivers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average fork-lift truck drivers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median fork-lift truck drivers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £40,846 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does fork-lift truck drivers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Fork-lift truck drivers in the South West earn 31.7% above the national median of £31,016. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is fork-lift truck drivers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Fork-lift truck drivers in the South West earn £40,846, which is 11.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for fork-lift truck driverss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.