How much does an Operations Manager make in the United States? The average Operations Manager salary in the United States is $118,987 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $106,086 and $132,393. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Manager Salary $94,340 US August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Operations Manager Salary $106,086 US August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Operations Manager Salary $118,987 US August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Operations Manager Salary $132,393 US August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Operations Manager Salary $144,598 US August 27, 2024
25% $106,086 10% $94,340 90% $144,598 75% $132,393 $118,987 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Operations Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

2.

Food Safety: Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.

3.

Cost Control: Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.

Leadership 11.61%
Food Safety 1.55%
Cost Control 1.07%
Others 85.77%
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Mastering certain skills can make the compensation of an Operations Manager higher. Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Salary Data provides you the latest highly compensated skills to help you get a higher pay. For example, if you master CVS, you can get a 10% salary raise. If you are good at Analytical Skills, your salary will increase by 8%. If you are expert in Influencing, your salary will rise by 7%.
Skill Salary Demand
CVS
$130,886
10%
Analytical Skills
$128,506
8%
Influencing
$127,316
7%
Customer Satisfaction
$126,126
6%
Supply Chain
$126,126
6%
Project Management
$126,126
6%
Last Updated on August 27, 2024
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Job Description for Operations Manager

Operations Manager manages the daily activities of an organization's operations. Implements company policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure efficient operations. Being an Operations Manager monitors performance against operational goals and evaluates and enhances current operational systems. Develops reporting and auditing processes used to analyze operational effectiveness and reviews performance reports from team leaders. Additionally, Operations Manager coordinates operations with other functions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Operations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Operations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Operations Manager, the upper level is Senior Operations Manager and then progresses to Operations Director.

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Operations Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Operations Manager, the highest Operations Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Operations Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Operations Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Operations Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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