Insurance Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Insurance Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Operations Manager in the United States is $113,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,954
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,128 to $126,690
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,761
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Insurance Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,690 $10,558 $2,436 $61
Average $113,220 $9,435 $2,177 $54
25th Percentile $105,128 $8,761 $2,022 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Operations Manager Salaries

An Insurance 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Insurance Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Insurance 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): $91,354
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,759
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,782
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,906
  • Expert (over 8 years): $197,738
Levels Salary
Health In... Level Insurance Operations Manager$91,354
Health In... Level Insurance Operations Manager$87,759
Insurance... Level Insurance Operations Manager$113,782
Health In... Level Insurance Operations Manager$162,906
VP of Hea... Level Insurance Operations Manager$197,738
$91,354 0 yr
$87,759 < 2 yrs
$113,782 2-4 yrs
$162,906 5-8 yrs
$197,738 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Insurance 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: $142,804
  • San Francisco: $141,241
  • Oakland: $138,264

What Skills Can Increase an Insurance Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.52% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Integrity (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Data integrity refers to the accuracy and consistency (validity) of data over its lifecycle. Compromised data, after all, is of little use to enterprises, not to mention the dangers presented by sensitive data loss.
  • Employee Engagement (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Employee engagement is a fundamental concept in the effort to understand and describe, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the nature of the relationship between an organization and its employees. An "engaged employee" is defined as one who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work and so takes positive action to further the organization's reputation and interests. An engaged employee has a positive attitude towards the organization and its values. In contrast, a disengaged employee may range from someone doing the bare minimum at work (aka 'coasting'), up to an employee who is actively damaging the company's work output and reputation. An organization with "high" employee engagement might therefore be expected to outperform those with "low" employee engagement. Employee engagement first appeared as a concept in management theory in the 1990s, becoming widespread in management practice in the 2000s, but it remains contested. It stands in an unspecified relationship to earlier constructs such as morale and job satisfaction. Despite academic critiques, employee engagement practices are well established in the management of human resources and of internal communications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.52%
Data Integrity 4.76%
Employee Engagement 4.76%
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 an Insurance Operations Manager's salary.
  • Data Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Integrity
$133,600
18%
People Management
$132,467
17%
Prioritization
$126,806
12%
Analysis
$123,410
9%
Leadership
$122,278
8%
Sales Support
$120,013
6%
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Insurance Operations Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Insurance Operations Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Insurance Operations Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Insurance Operations Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Insurance Operations Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$135,864$65.020%

Insurance Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Insurance Operations Manager

Salaries for an Insurance Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,215 in 2023 to around $98,331 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Insurance Operations Manager salary trends, .

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