As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £68,020, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £60,060 to £76,870, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £60,060
50TH(Median)   £68,020
75TH   £76,870
General Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile General Operations Manager Salary £60,060 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile General Operations Manager Salary £68,020 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile General Operations Manager Salary £76,870 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified General Operations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a General Operations Manager is about £68,020 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,668, and a weekly pay of around £1,308. Click the switch button below to see more details about General Operations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A General Operations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £61,842 - £66,594, while Intermediate make £62,199 - £66,832, Senior earn £63,149 - £67,782, Specialist earn £64,099 - £68,680, Expert can reach £65,406 - £70,001 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level General Operations Manager £65,050
Intermediate Level General Operations Manager £65,406
Senior Level General Operations Manager £66,238
Specialist Level General Operations Manager £67,188
Expert Level General Operations Manager £68,284
£65,050 0 yr
£65,406 < 2 yrs
£66,238 2-4 yrs
£67,188 5-8 yrs
£68,284 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a General Operations Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a General Operations Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 13% salary raise, while strong Product Quality skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Cost Control can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Product Quality
Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
Cost Control
Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the General Operations Manager field include Leadership (13%), Product Quality (2%), Cost Control (1%), Accounting (1%), and Supply Chain (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £76,863
Leadership
£76,863
13%
Product Quality £69,380
Product Quality
£69,380
2%
Cost Control £68,700
Cost Control
£68,700
1%
Accounting £68,700
Accounting
£68,700
1%
Supply Chain £68,700
Supply Chain
£68,700
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Product Quality
2.98%
Cost Control
0.86%
Accounting
15.50%
Supply Chain
2.54%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for General Operations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £73,462 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,525, and Manchester pays around £65,201 annually.

Which Job Pays More: General Operations Supervisor or General Operations Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a General Operations Supervisor makes more than a General Operations Manager. A General Operations Supervisor earns an average annual salary of £69,896. And a General Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £68,020.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
General Operations Supervisor
£52,552
£87,180
Operations Manager
£57,436
£83,896
Hotel General Manager
£32,763
£74,178
Hotel Assistant General Manager
£19,008
£26,639

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