Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Senior Operations Manager make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$118,952 / yrTotal Pay
$85,882 / yrBase Pay
$33,070 / yrAdditional Pay

$118,952

 / yr
$75K$192K
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The estimated total pay for a Senior Operations Manager is $118,952 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $85,882 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $33,070 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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$118,952 /yr
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$98,858 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Senior Operations Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Operations Manager in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, Apple and Microsoft.

1
Cisco Systems
$213,607/yr
2
Apple
$210,347/yr
6
Boeing
$175,296/yr

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 / yr

$154,156

 / yr

$110,827

 / yr

$285,265

 / yr

$106,083

 / yr

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 / yr

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 / yr

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 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Senior Operations Manager in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Operations Manager in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $175,296, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $175,131, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $174,659, Information Technology with a median total pay of $157,821, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $157,752.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$175,296

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$175,131

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$174,659

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$157,821

    10% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$157,752

    10% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Senior Operations Manager is Boeing.

BoeingBoeing$175,296/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Operations?

Operations roles are critical as employers navigate an increasingly global business environment. The rise of globalization and e-commerce mean supply chains and inventory management are increasingly important. The educational requirements for operations are increasing as data and technology become essential for managing complex operations. As demand for these skills and workers grows, pay should increase as well.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Sr. Manager, Operations

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Senior Assistant to Sales and Operations

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Regional Senior Field Operations Manager

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Sr. Manager, Operations

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$150,000

/yr

$120K | $30K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sr. Manager, Operations

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Senior Operations Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$58,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Sr. Manager, Operations

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$209,000

/yr

$190K | $19K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Senior Manager - Strategy & Operations

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$180,000

/yr

$150K | $30K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Sr. Manager, Operations

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$105,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Senior Operations Manager pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Senior Operations Manager is $85,882 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Operations Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2951 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Operations Manager employees.

The highest salary for a Senior Operations Manager in United States is $131,598 per year.

The lowest salary for a Senior Operations Manager in United States is $56,047 per year.

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