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Manager Operations Department

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$193,500 / year
$16,150 per month · $93.03 per hour

Low
$155,000
Average
$193,500
High
$242,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Manager Operations Department is a management role accountable for a team’s output, priorities, and people development, focused on Operations in the Operations job family. The title carries Department-level responsibility, indicating a department scope within a single function.

The Operations function covers the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the processes that deliver an organization's products and services.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Manager Operations Department pays 104% above the average across 1,760 roles in the Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Career path: Operations
Manager Operations Department This role$193,500
Average pay by level for this function, nearest scope match shown per level.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Manager Operations Department make?

The average base salary for a Manager Operations Department in the United States is $193,500 per year, or about $93.03 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $155,000 and $242,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Operations roles?

The Operations job family averages $95,000 across 1,760 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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