Vice President Sales Operations Salary in the United States

How much does a Vice President Sales Operations make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vice President Sales Operations in the United States is $274,250 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $132.

However, a Vice President Sales Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $329,160
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $244,913 to $302,992
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $218,203
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View as table View as graph 25% $244,913 10% $218,203 90% $329,160 75% $302,992 $274,250 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Vice President Sales Operations Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $302,992 $25,249 $5,827 $146
Average $274,250 $22,854 $5,274 $132
25th Percentile $244,913 $20,409 $4,710 $118
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Key Factors That Influence Vice President Sales Operations Salaries

A Vice President Sales Operations'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 Vice President Sales Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vice President Sales Operations'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): $166,199
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $192,255
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $226,684
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $276,288
  • Expert (over 8 years): $342,810
Levels Salary
Sales Sen... Level Vice President Sales Operations$166,199
Sales Dir... Level Vice President Sales Operations$192,255
Vice Pres... Level Vice President Sales Operations$226,684
Vice Pres... Level Vice President Sales Operations$276,288
Chief Sal... Level Vice President Sales Operations$342,810
$166,199 0 yr
$192,255 < 2 yrs
$226,684 2-4 yrs
$276,288 5-8 yrs
$342,810 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Vice President Sales Operations

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: $345,912
  • San Francisco: $342,124
  • Oakland: $334,914

What Skills Can Increase a Vice President Sales Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 9.13% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Telemarketing (sometimes known as inside sales, or telesales in the UK and Ireland) is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing. Telemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet. It does not include direct mail marketing.
  • Client Relationship (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 9.13%
Telemarketing 2.14%
Client Relationship 1.56%
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 Vice President Sales Operations's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Field Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$320,873
17%
Relationship Management
$318,130
16%
Field Sales
$309,903
13%
Leadership
$301,675
10%
Sales and Marketing
$301,675
10%
Analysis
$298,933
9%
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Vice President Sales Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vice President Sales Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Vice President Sales Operations positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vice President Sales Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vice President Sales Operations

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$356,525$171.030%
Biotechnology$342,812$165.025%
Business Services$329,100$158.020%
Chemicals$315,388$152.015%
Construction$301,675$145.010%

How Education impacts a Vice President Sales Operations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Vice President Sales Operations 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 Vice President Sales Operations with a Bachelor's Degree is between $278,281 and $301,552).

Vice President Sales Operations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Vice President Sales Operations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 6.1%
Associates 4.8%
Bachelors 57.2%
Masters 29.3%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Vice President Sales Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vice President Sales Operations'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 Vice President Sales Operations

Salaries for a Vice President Sales Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $246,350 in 2023 to around $246,488 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vice President Sales Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vice President Sales Operations Over Time

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2023
$246,350
2024
$247,888
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$246,488
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2023 $246,350
2024 $247,888
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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Vice President Sales Operations

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Vice President Sales Operations?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Vice President Sales Operations roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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