Operations Controller Salary in Cleveland, OH

How much does an Operations Controller make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operations Controller in Cleveland, OH is $257,646. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $219,559 to $299,764, with most professionals earning between $184,882 and $338,109.

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Requires ability to build strong relationships and function well in a heavily matrixed organizational environment, as well as develop strong relationships with external partners including Joint Ventures, sub-tenants, landlords and vendors.

August 05, 2022

Support financial planning, analysis, and reporting efforts, including the budget and quarterly forecasting.

September 01, 2022

Develops and approves changes in the design of internal controls (SOX), communicates internal control changes to accounting teams, and monitors themes in internal control findings and the overall status of remediation efforts.

December 30, 2022

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly complex matrixed organization while preserving the identity and clear objectives of the business.

January 08, 2023

Provide financial support for new product development to help ensure that the right products with the appropriate ROI are funneled into the development pipeline.

March 13, 2023

Review and examine the financial impact of new and existing investment opportunities with a view to maximizing the Product Line's return on investment (ROI).

March 26, 2023

Assist in the annual budget preparation that includes preparation/distribution to all overhead and manufacturing departments, business unit allocations and capital plan.

April 04, 2023

Prepare appropriate analyses to support entries, including adequate documentation and approval prior to recording in the financial database.

April 13, 2023

Manage the deployment of cost saving projects and other programs to drive cost out, improve productivity, reduce working capital, increase profitability and operating cash flow.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Operations Controller in Cleveland, OH

Average Base Salary

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219559

299764

257646

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

252097

395850

312238

What is the average salary for Operations Controller in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operations Controller in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Operations Controller ranges from $219,559 to $299,764 with the average base salary of $257,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $252,097 to $395,850 with the average total cash compensation of $312,238.

View Average Salary for Operations Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$257,646	$219,559 - $299,764
Bonus	$54,591	$32,539 - $96,087
Total Pay	$312,238	$252,097 - $395,850

* 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.

Operations Controller Salary Near Cleveland, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,378 - $299,517	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,559 - $299,764	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $217,034 - $296,316	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $217,485 - $296,932	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $214,734 - $293,177	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $214,734 - $293,177	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH

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About Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...

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