Commercial Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Commercial Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commercial Operations Manager in the United States is $120,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Commercial Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,785
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,733 to $135,319
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,083
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Commercial Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $135,319 $11,277 $2,602 $65
Average $120,529 $10,044 $2,318 $58
25th Percentile $107,733 $8,978 $2,072 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Commercial Operations Manager Salaries

A Commercial Operations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Commercial Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commercial Operations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $114,643
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $115,218
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,562
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,097
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,964
Levels Salary
Entry Level Commercial Operations Manager$114,643
Intermediate Level Commercial Operations Manager$115,218
Senior Level Commercial Operations Manager$116,562
Specialist Level Commercial Operations Manager$118,097
Expert Level Commercial Operations Manager$120,964
$114,643 0 yr
$115,218 < 2 yrs
$116,562 2-4 yrs
$118,097 5-8 yrs
$120,964 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Commercial Operations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $152,023
  • San Francisco: $150,359
  • Oakland: $147,190

What Skills Can Increase a Commercial Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.28% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
  • Forecasting (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Forecasting is the process of making predictions of the future based on past and present data and most commonly by analysis of trends. A commonplace example might be estimation of some variable of interest at some specified future date. Prediction is a similar, but more general term. Both might refer to formal statistical methods employing time series, cross-sectional or longitudinal data, or alternatively to less formal judgmental methods. Usage can differ between areas of application: for example, in hydrology the terms "forecast" and "forecasting" are sometimes reserved for estimates of values at certain specific future times, while the term "prediction" is used for more general estimates, such as the number of times floods will occur over a long period. Risk and uncertainty are central to forecasting and prediction; it is generally considered good practice to indicate the degree of uncertainty attaching to forecasts. In any case, the data must be up to date in order for the forecast to be as accurate as possible. In some cases the data used to predict the variable of interest is itself forecasted.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 13.28%
Salesforce 1.36%
Forecasting 1.19%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Commercial Operations Manager's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Account Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
$136,198
13%
Account Sales
$133,787
11%
Insight
$132,582
10%
Sales Management
$131,377
9%
Critical Thinking
$131,377
9%
Team Operations
$131,377
9%
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Commercial Operations Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Commercial Operations Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Commercial Operations Manager positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Commercial Operations Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Commercial Operations Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$132,582$64.010%

How Education impacts a Commercial Operations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commercial Operations Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Commercial Operations Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $115,546 and $135,771).

Commercial Operations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Commercial Operations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.4%
High School 10.4%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 55.2%
Masters 26.9%
Doctorate 4.5%
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Commercial Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commercial Operations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Commercial Operations Manager

Salaries for a Commercial Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $95,312 in 2023 to around $96,002 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Commercial Operations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Commercial Operations Manager Over Time

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$95,312
2024
$96,513
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$96,002
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2024 $96,513
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  • Community Kitchen Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Community Kitchen Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Interested applicants may submit a resume to: ceo. @CommunityKitchenColumbus.org. . This is a full-time, exempt position ... more

    6 Days Ago

  • DB&amp;A - DeWolff, Boberg &amp; Associates, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    DB&amp;A - DeWolff, Boberg &amp; Associates, Inc | Columbus, OH

    Management Consultant. With over 38 years of cross-industry management consulting experience, DeWolff, Boberg & Associates has successfully provided servic... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President of Design, Commercial Foodservice Design Consulting Operations. About the Company. Commercial foodservice design consulting firm with scalab... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Zipline Logistics

    Columbus, OH

    Zipline Logistics | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Position Summary. The Revenue Operations Manager is responsible for optimizing the revenue engine across Sal... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Veregy, an Energy Transition Company

    Columbus, OH

    Veregy, an Energy Transition Company | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying Energy Tran... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Foxtrot Aviation Services LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Foxtrot Aviation Services LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. FoxTrot Aviation Services is seeking a consistently hard-working. Operations Manager. based at. John Glenn C... more

    6 Days Ago

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FAQ about Commercial Operations Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Commercial Operations Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Commercial Operations Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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