As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Distribution Center Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £54,100, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,000 to £64,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £49,000
50TH(Median)   £54,100
75TH   £64,400
Distribution Center Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Distribution Center Operations Manager Salary £49,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Distribution Center Operations Manager Salary £54,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Distribution Center Operations Manager Salary £64,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Distribution Center Operations Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Distribution Center Operations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Distribution Center Operations Manager is about £54,100 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,508, and a weekly pay of around £1,040. Click the switch button below to see more details about Distribution Center Operations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Distribution Center Operations Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Distribution Center Operations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,142 - £53,187, while Intermediate make £50,370 - £53,339, Senior earn £50,979 - £53,948, Specialist earn £51,588 - £54,869, Expert can reach £52,425 - £56,406 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Distribution Center Operations Manager £52,197
Intermediate Level Distribution Center Operations Manager £52,425
Senior Level Distribution Center Operations Manager £52,958
Specialist Level Distribution Center Operations Manager £53,567
Expert Level Distribution Center Operations Manager £54,407
£52,197 0 yr
£52,425 < 2 yrs
£52,958 2-4 yrs
£53,567 5-8 yrs
£54,407 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Distribution Center Operations Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Distribution Center Operations Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Coaching can lead to a 17% salary raise, while strong Lean skills boost pay by a 1%.

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Coaching
Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
Lean
Lean manufacturing, or lean production, is a system of techniques and activities for running a manufacturing or service operation.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Distribution Center Operations Manager field include Coaching (17%), and Lean (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Coaching £63,297
Coaching
£63,297
17%
Lean £54,641
Lean
£54,641
1%
Coaching
1.96%
Lean
0.57%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Distribution Center Operations Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Distribution Center Operations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,428 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,502, and Manchester pays around £51,858 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Distribution Center Manager or Distribution Center Operations Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Distribution Center Manager makes more than a Distribution Center Operations Manager. A Distribution Center Manager earns an average annual salary of £57,960. And a Distribution Center Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £54,100.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Distribution Center Manager
£33,540
£80,302
Distribution Center Supervisor
£38,632
£62,194
Distribution Center Operations Supervisor
£38,800
£62,465
Distribution Center Operations Director
£67,080
£105,023

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