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How much does a Head of Operations make? The average Head of Operations salary is $333,253 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $273,288 and $408,637. 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. 

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Adobe - San Jose , CA
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Head of Operations
Andes - Alameda , CA
The Head of Operations will play a critical role in scaling up the company's operations and ensuring operational excellence. Location: Alameda, CA (on-site position) Key Responsibilities: Operational ...
LinkedIn - 44 days ago
Head of Operations
FRS Clipper - Seattle , WA
The Head of Operations leads our vessel-related customer operations with a focus on optimizing the face-to-face guest experience for all our guests. The position is key in achieving our goal to be ...
LinkedIn - 56 days ago
Associate Director of Operations - Head Start
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency - Salem , OR
Join our Head Start team! This position is responsible for all programmatic operations of birth to five Head Start services in the areas of operations including ERSEA (eligibility, recruitment ...
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Head of US IT Service Management
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Head of Acquiring- Strategy, Partnerships, and Operations
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Head of Operations Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Head of Operations between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of May 28, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Head of Operations in each city.

Head of Operations Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $416,567
Washington, DC $370,911
Miami, FL $321,590
Chicago, IL $349,583
Boston, MA $373,577
New York, NY $389,240
Dallas, TX $328,921
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Average Salary Range for Head of Operations

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
273288
408637
333253

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
332909
582687
428286
What is the average salary for Head of Operations in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Operations in the United States. The base salary for Head of Operations ranges from $273,288 to $408,637 with the average base salary of $333,253. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $332,909 to $582,687 with the average total cash compensation of $428,286.

View Average Salary for Head of Operations as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $333,253 $273,288 - $408,637
Bonus $95,033 $59,621 - $174,051
Total Pay $428,286 $332,909 - $582,687
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Head of Operations

What's the difference between Operations Head and Head of Operations?
According to our latest salary estimation on May 28, 2024. The average salary of Head of Operations is $333,253, and the average salary of Operations Head is $193,966. The average salary of Operations Head is lower than Head of Operations. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
I am a Head of Operations, which location’s salary is higher, Mcallen, TX or Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City, NJ typically sees higher pay than Mcallen, TX for Head of Operations. a Head of Operations Salary in Jersey City, NJ is $389,240 as of May 28, 2024; a Head of Operations Salary in Mcallen, TX is $286,598 as of May 28, 2024. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )

Head of Operations Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Head of Operations vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Head of Operations?
Salary ranges for a Head of Operations can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
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Last Update: May 28, 2024