People Ops Manager Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a People Ops Manager make in San Jose, CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a People Ops Manager in San Jose, CA is $83,550. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,968 to a high of $100,880, with most professionals earning between $75,394 and $92,621.

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What is a People Ops Manager?

The People Ops Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the human resources function within an organization. This includes recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. The People Ops Manager also plays a key role in shaping the company culture and ensuring that the organization is a great place to work for all employees. They work closely with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support the overall business objectives and promote a positive and inclusive work environment. Additionally, they may be responsible for managing the HR team and overseeing the administration of employee benefits and compensation.

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What does a People Ops Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a People Ops Manager

Coordinate performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development planning.

September 01, 2023

Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

September 04, 2023

Manage employee offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews and ensuring compliance with termination procedures.

September 19, 2023

Manage the recruitment and onboarding process for new employees, including creating job descriptions, conducting interviews, and coordinating orientation programs.

September 23, 2023

Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and issues.

September 23, 2023

Oversee employee relations and provide guidance on conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.

October 15, 2023

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives that support the organization's goals and objectives.

October 16, 2023

Develop and deliver training programs for employees and managers on topics such as harassment prevention, diversity awareness, and leadership development.

October 18, 2023

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

November 06, 2023

Analyze and report on HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for People Ops Manager in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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75394

92621

83550

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

76780

95620

85370

What is the average salary for People Ops Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of People Ops Manager in San Jose, CA. The base salary for People Ops Manager ranges from $75,394 to $92,621 with the average base salary of $83,550. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,780 to $95,620 with the average total cash compensation of $85,370.

View Average Salary for People Ops Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,550	$75,394 - $92,621
Bonus	$1,820	$1,386 - $2,999
Total Pay	$85,370	$76,780 - $95,620

* 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.

People Ops Manager Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,394 - $92,621	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,786 - $82,047	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,250 - $92,445	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,877 - $89,530	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,997 - $89,677	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,653 - $91,711	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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