Lead Operations Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Operations Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Operations Analyst in the United States is $64,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,925
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,057 to $71,223
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,773
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Lead Operations Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $71,223 $5,935 $1,370 $34
Average $64,959 $5,413 $1,249 $31
25th Percentile $58,057 $4,838 $1,116 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Operations Analyst Salaries

A Lead Operations Analyst'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 Lead Operations Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Operations Analyst'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): $61,330
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,858
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,231
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,143
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,262
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Operations Analyst$61,330
Intermediate Level Lead Operations Analyst$61,858
Senior Level Lead Operations Analyst$63,231
Specialist Level Lead Operations Analyst$65,143
Expert Level Lead Operations Analyst$67,262
$61,330 0 yr
$61,858 < 2 yrs
$63,231 2-4 yrs
$65,143 5-8 yrs
$67,262 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lead Operations Analysts

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: $81,932
  • San Francisco: $81,127
  • Oakland: $79,328

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Operations Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.99% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.99%
Repairing 1.67%
Administrative Support 1.41%
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 Lead Operations Analyst's salary.
  • Microsoft Excel: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Excel
$70,805
9%
Project Management
$70,805
9%
Team Operations
$70,805
9%
Coaching
$68,856
6%
Presentation
$68,207
5%
Analysis
$68,207
5%
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How Education impacts a Lead Operations Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Operations Analysts enter the field with a Associate'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 Lead Operations Analyst with a Associate's Degree is between $64,638 and $71,609).

Lead Operations Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Operations Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 9.4%
Bachelors 57.8%
Masters 7.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Operations Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Operations Analyst'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lead Operations Analyst

Salaries for a Lead Operations Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,561 in 2023 to around $75,792 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Operations Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Operations Analyst Over Time

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