IT Operations Lead Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does an IT Operations Lead make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Operations Lead in Los Angeles, CA is $163,947. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $143,551 to $189,524, with most professionals earning between $124,982 and $212,812.

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Develops expertise in Vehicle Processing and Part Distribution operational processes focusing on continuous improvement utilizing technology.

January 08, 2023

Hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Spring framework, Hibernate, web services, MVC Portals, Liferay and Portal Administration.

February 13, 2023

Provides thought leadership and contributes to expanding the knowledge base within area of expertise which includes developing new methods, techniques and criteria for developing strategy analysis and recommendations.

February 16, 2023

Collaborates across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional approaches, systems, information and support.

March 05, 2023

Leads or participates in project activities such as software/solution rollouts, systems upgrades and hardware replacement all while following the IT governance process.

March 09, 2023

Works with internal and/or external thought leaders to influence and align technology solutions with business strategies.

April 11, 2023

Actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities providing input and guidance into the staffing process.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Operations Lead in Los Angeles, CA

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143551

189524

163947

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149348

207266

174346

What is the average salary for IT Operations Lead in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Operations Lead in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for IT Operations Lead ranges from $143,551 to $189,524 with the average base salary of $163,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $149,348 to $207,266 with the average total cash compensation of $174,346.

View Average Salary for IT Operations Lead as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$163,947	$143,551 - $189,524
Bonus	$10,399	$5,797 - $17,742
Total Pay	$174,346	$149,348 - $207,266

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

IT Operations Lead Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,672 - $191,004	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,672 - $191,004	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,672 - $191,004	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,672 - $191,004	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,997 - $190,113	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,517 - $190,800	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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