As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Warehouse Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £56,800, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,800 to £66,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £49,800
50TH(Median)   £56,800
75TH   £66,500
Warehouse Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Warehouse Operations Manager Salary £49,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Warehouse Operations Manager Salary £56,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Warehouse Operations Manager Salary £66,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Warehouse Operations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Warehouse Operations Manager is about £56,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,733, and a weekly pay of around £1,092. Click the switch button below to see more details about Warehouse Operations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Warehouse Operations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,367 - £55,546, while Intermediate make £51,681 - £55,755, Senior earn £52,516 - £56,591, Specialist earn £54,710 - £59,261, Expert can reach £56,800 - £62,301 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Warehouse Operations Manager £54,188
Intermediate Level Warehouse Operations Manager £54,501
Senior Level Warehouse Operations Manager £55,233
Specialist Level Warehouse Operations Manager £57,524
Expert Level Warehouse Operations Manager £60,419
£54,188 0 yr
£54,501 < 2 yrs
£55,233 2-4 yrs
£57,524 5-8 yrs
£60,419 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Warehouse Operations Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Warehouse Operations Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Inventory Management skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Packaging can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Inventory Management
Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
Packaging
Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Warehouse Operations Manager field include Leadership (9%), Inventory Management (2%), Packaging (1%), Purchasing (1%), and Services Marketing (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £61,912
Leadership
£61,912
9%
Inventory Management £57,936
Inventory Management
£57,936
2%
Packaging £57,368
Packaging
£57,368
1%
Purchasing £57,368
Purchasing
£57,368
1%
Services Marketing £57,368
Services Marketing
£57,368
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Inventory Management
3.60%
Packaging
2.13%
Purchasing
2.63%
Services Marketing
13.61%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Warehouse Operations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £61,344 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £57,222, and Manchester pays around £54,446 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Warehouse Manager makes less than a Warehouse Operations Manager. A Warehouse Manager earns an average annual salary of £41,748. And a Warehouse Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £56,800.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Warehouse Manager
£31,842
£54,657
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
£24,897
£42,881
Warehouse Supervisor
£25,063
£43,171
Distribution Operations Manager
£43,544
£71,058

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