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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Operations Manager in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $175,509, Financial Services with a median total pay of $160,583, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $156,697, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $156,636, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $153,146.
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Senior Operations Manager are GE Aerospace and Boeing.
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 by Senior Operations Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Operations Manager
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15+ years
$91K - $106K/yr
Dublin, OH
submitted on May 30, 2025
$91K - $106K/yr
Senior Operations Manager
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10-14 years
$151K/yr
($132K • $19K)
Salt Lake City, UT
submitted on May 30, 2025
$151K/yr
$132K • $19K
Senior Operations Manager
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1-3 years
$160K/yr
($141K • $19K)
Mountain View, CA
submitted on May 30, 2025
$160K/yr
$141K • $19K
Senior Operations Manager
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7-9 years
$137K - $159K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 26, 2025
$137K - $159K/yr
Senior Operations Manager
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4-6 years
$103K - $119K/yr
Tukwila, WA
submitted on May 25, 2025
$103K - $119K/yr
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Senior Operations Manager
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1-3 years
$129K/yr
($129K • $0)
Las Vegas, NV
submitted on May 24, 2025
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Senior Operations Manager
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10-14 years
$172K/yr
($146K • $26K)
Lacey, WA
submitted on May 22, 2025
$172K/yr
$146K • $26K
Senior Operations Manager
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1-3 years
$159K/yr
($159K • $0)
Bedford, OH
submitted on May 20, 2025
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
Senior Operations Manager
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4-6 years
$76K/yr
($64K • $12K)
Dallas, TX
submitted on May 15, 2025
$76K/yr
$64K • $12K
Senior Operations Manager
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7-9 years
$102K - $118K/yr
Washington, DC
submitted on May 13, 2025
$102K - $118K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Operations Manager salaries
The average salary for Senior Operations Manager is $158,710 per year or $76 per hour, with top earners making up to $243,074 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $128,667 (25th percentile) to $199,478 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3771 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Operations Manager employees.
The highest salary for Senior Operations Manager is $199,478 per year, $16,623 per month or $96 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Operations Manager is $128,667 per year, $10,722 per month or $62 per hour.