Customer Operations Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Customer Operations Manager in the United States is $98,840 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,546
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,316 to $110,202
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,914
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Customer Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,202 $9,184 $2,119 $53
Average $98,840 $8,237 $1,901 $48
25th Percentile $86,316 $7,193 $1,660 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Customer Operations Manager Salaries

A Customer 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 Customer Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Customer 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): $63,351
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,576
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,710
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,793
  • Expert (over 8 years): $179,209
Levels Salary
Customer ... Level Customer Operations Manager$63,351
Customer ... Level Customer Operations Manager$75,576
Customer ... Level Customer Operations Manager$99,710
Customer ... Level Customer Operations Manager$136,793
Customer ... Level Customer Operations Manager$179,209
$63,351 0 yr
$75,576 < 2 yrs
$99,710 2-4 yrs
$136,793 5-8 yrs
$179,209 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Customer 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: $124,667
  • San Francisco: $123,302
  • Oakland: $120,704

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.78% 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.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.78%
Customer Support 1.76%
Billing 0.98%
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 Customer Operations Manager's salary.
  • Use Cases: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Recruitment and Selection: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Use Cases
$114,655
16%
Customer Success
$107,736
9%
Recruitment and Selection
$107,736
9%
Business Development
$106,747
8%
Onboarding
$106,747
8%
Consulting
$106,747
8%
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Customer Operations Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Customer Operations Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Customer Operations Manager positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Customer Operations Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Customer Operations Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$118,608$57.020%

How Education impacts a Customer Operations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Customer 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 Customer Operations Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $96,898 and $103,896).

Customer Operations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Customer Operations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 29.7%
Associates 15.1%
Bachelors 42.6%
Masters 10.9%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Customer Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer 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 Customer Operations Manager

Salaries for a Customer Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,506 in 2023 to around $88,381 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Customer Operations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Customer Operations Manager Over Time

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$88,506
2024
$88,720
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$88,381
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Yamato Transport USA | Columbus, OH

    Yamato Transport Usa, Inc.Yamato Transport USA., Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., a global logistics and freight forwarding c... more

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    Columbus, OH

    ADB SAFEGATE | Columbus, OH

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  • 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

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  • Grover Gaming

    Columbus, OH

    Grover Gaming | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    WillScot | Columbus, OH

    At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000people makes our company a Great Place to Work and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in th... more

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FAQ about Customer Operations Manager

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

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Customer Operations Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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