As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Store Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £53,650, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,630 to £62,450, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,630
50TH(Median)   £53,650
75TH   £62,450
Store Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Store Operations Manager Salary £47,630 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Store Operations Manager Salary £53,650 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Store Operations Manager Salary £62,450 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Store Operations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Store Operations Manager is about £53,650 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,471, and a weekly pay of around £1,032. Click the switch button below to see more details about Store Operations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Store Operations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,978 - £52,572, while Intermediate make £49,247 - £52,751, Senior earn £50,236 - £53,650, Specialist earn £51,404 - £55,226, Expert can reach £53,021 - £57,590 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Store Operations Manager £51,404
Intermediate Level Store Operations Manager £51,673
Senior Level Store Operations Manager £52,572
Specialist Level Store Operations Manager £53,650
Expert Level Store Operations Manager £55,883
£51,404 0 yr
£51,673 < 2 yrs
£52,572 2-4 yrs
£53,650 5-8 yrs
£55,883 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Store Operations Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Store Operations Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 13% salary raise, while strong Inventory Management skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Food Service 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.
Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Inventory Management
Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
Food Service
The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Store Operations Manager field include Customer Service (13%), Inventory Management (2%), Food Service (1%), and Cost Control (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £60,625
Customer Service
£60,625
13%
Inventory Management £54,723
Inventory Management
£54,723
2%
Food Service £54,187
Food Service
£54,187
1%
Cost Control £54,187
Cost Control
£54,187
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Inventory Management
3.60%
Food Service
1.69%
Cost Control
0.86%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Store Operations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £57,942 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,049, and Manchester pays around £51,426 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Retail Store Manager or Store Operations Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Retail Store Manager makes less than a Store Operations Manager. A Retail Store Manager earns an average annual salary of £49,386. And a Store Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £53,650.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Retail Store Manager
£35,903
£57,720
Retail Store Manager Assistant
£27,890
£41,734
Retail Store Operations Assistant Manager
£27,880
£41,719
Assistant Store Manager - Retail
£28,011
£41,916

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