As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operations Director in Edinburgh, UK is £84,461, with an hourly rate of £41, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £67,825 to £100,616, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £67,825
50TH(Median)   £84,461
75TH   £100,616
Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Operations Director Salary £67,825 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operations Director Salary £84,461 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operations Director Salary £100,616 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operations Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Operations Director is about £84,461 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £41, a monthly salary of about £7,038, and a weekly pay of around £1,624. Click the switch button below to see more details about Operations Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Operations Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Operations Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £67,080 - £77,757, while Intermediate make £68,570 - £78,999, Senior earn £70,805 - £80,737, Specialist earn £74,281 - £83,965, Expert can reach £78,254 - £87,355 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Operations Director £74,281
Intermediate Level Operations Director £75,771
Senior Level Operations Director £77,757
Specialist Level Operations Director £80,737
Expert Level Operations Director £84,461
£74,281 0 yr
£75,771 < 2 yrs
£77,757 2-4 yrs
£80,737 5-8 yrs
£84,461 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 12%
Intermediate Level 10%
Senior Level 8%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operations Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £89,605 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £83,584, and Manchester pays around £79,529 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Operations or Operations Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Director of Operations makes less than an Operations Director. An Director of Operations earns an average annual salary of £81,726. And an Operations Director earns an average annual salary of £82,968.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Director of Operations Edinburgh, UK
£60,494
£104,994
General Operations Director Edinburgh, UK
£57,942
£100,555
Director of Business Operations Edinburgh, UK
£58,374
£101,306
Logistics Operations Director Edinburgh, UK
£64,500
£108,396

Operations Director Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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Location. Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre. Contract Type. Full Time – Permanent (37.5 hours per week). Salary. £23,400per annum. Leeds Interna...

Head of Operations (Young Learners)
BSC Education
Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Your profile. What's On The Offer. Salary Circa: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid Working. C...

Head of Operations (Young Learners)
BSC Education
Manchester, North West England

Your profile. What's On The Offer. Salary Circa: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid Working. C...

Service Operations Intern - UK
Sungrow Europe
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Your mission. Hello and Welcome to Sungrow. We are excited to welcome You to our newest opportunity in the UK. What a Service Operations Intern does h...

Operations Manager (Young Learners)
BSC Education
Manchester, North West England

Your profile. What's On Offer. Permanent. Salary Circa: £35,000 Per Annum. Location: BSC Manchester College. Hybrid Working (Varied By Season). Core B...

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