As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £68,012, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £60,060 to £76,867, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £60,060
50TH(Median)   £68,012
75TH   £76,867
Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Operations Manager Salary £60,060 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operations Manager Salary £68,012 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operations Manager Salary £76,867 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Operations Manager is about £68,012 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 Operations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Operations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £61,840 - £66,588, while Intermediate make £62,196 - £66,825, Senior earn £63,146 - £67,775, Specialist earn £64,095 - £68,673, Expert can reach £65,401 - £69,994 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Operations Manager £65,045
Intermediate Level Operations Manager £65,401
Senior Level Operations Manager £66,232
Specialist Level Operations Manager £67,181
Expert Level Operations Manager £68,276
£65,045 0 yr
£65,401 < 2 yrs
£66,232 2-4 yrs
£67,181 5-8 yrs
£68,276 > 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 an Operations Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an 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 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 £76,854
Leadership
£76,854
13%
Product Quality £69,372
Product Quality
£69,372
2%
Cost Control £68,692
Cost Control
£68,692
1%
Accounting £68,692
Accounting
£68,692
1%
Supply Chain £68,692
Supply Chain
£68,692
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 Operations Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £73,453 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,517, and Manchester pays around £65,193 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Computer Operations Manager or Operations Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Computer Operations Manager makes more than an Operations Manager. An Computer Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £70,432. And an Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £68,012.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Computer Operations Manager
£51,585
£90,952
Plant Operations Manager
£41,557
£74,252
Network Operations Manager
£42,112
£68,879
Operations Supervisor
£52,324
£86,802

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