Operations Support Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Support Manager in the United States is $108,551 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,116
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,632 to $121,409
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,960
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Operations Support Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,409 $10,117 $2,335 $58
Average $108,551 $9,046 $2,088 $52
25th Percentile $94,632 $7,886 $1,820 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Support Manager Salaries

An Operations Support 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 Operations Support Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Support 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): $104,685
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $105,265
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,618
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,165
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,928
Levels Salary
Entry Level Operations Support Manager$104,685
Intermediate Level Operations Support Manager$105,265
Senior Level Operations Support Manager$106,618
Specialist Level Operations Support Manager$108,165
Expert Level Operations Support Manager$109,928
$104,685 0 yr
$105,265 < 2 yrs
$106,618 2-4 yrs
$108,165 5-8 yrs
$109,928 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Operations Support 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: $136,915
  • San Francisco: $135,569
  • Oakland: $132,562

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.75% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Cost Control (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.75%
Product Quality 1.6%
Cost Control 1.17%
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 Operations Support Manager's salary.
  • CVS: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CVS
$119,406
10%
Analytical Skills
$117,235
8%
Influencing
$116,150
7%
Customer Satisfaction
$115,064
6%
Supply Chain
$115,064
6%
Project Management
$115,064
6%
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How Education impacts an Operations Support Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Support 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 an Operations Support Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $114,075 and $121,293).

Operations Support Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Support Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 19.9%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 48.8%
Masters 18.9%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Operations Support Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Support 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Operations Support Manager

Salaries for an Operations Support Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $100,982 in 2023 to around $101,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operations Support Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operations Support Manager Over Time

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2023
$100,982
2024
$101,555
2025
$101,194
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2023 $100,982
2024 $101,555
2025 $101,194
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