Director of Operations salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$141,932
$25,309
Additional Cash Compensation
$167,241
Total Compensation
Median: 135,000
Min: $0K
Max: $350K
How Much Does a Director of Operations Make in US?
The average salary for a Director of Operations in US is $141,932. The average additional cash compensation for a Director of Operations in US is $25,309. The average total compensation for a Director of Operations in US is $167,241. Director of Operations salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Director of Operations employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Director of Operations Salary by gender
The average Director of Operations salary for women is $153,228 and the average Director of Operations salary for men is $143,446.
Director of Operations Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Director of Operations with 7+ years of experience is $155,654. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $102,500.
Director of Operations Salary ranges
The most common Director of Operations salary in US is between $120k - $130k.
Average Operations salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Rep | $53,716 | Min: $10K Max: $160K |
| Operations Associate | $61,785 | Min: $4K Max: $181K |
| Desktop Support | $62,476 | Min: $31K Max: $200K |
| Office Manager | $66,077 | Min: $7K Max: $165K |
| Sales Operations Analyst | $70,320 | Min: $20K Max: $215K |
| Technical Support | $70,580 | Min: $0K Max: $215K |
| Implementation Specialist | $79,953 | Min: $38K Max: $235K |
| Business Analyst | $83,339 | Min: $3K Max: $250K |
| Customer Support Manager | $83,655 | Min: $0K Max: $219K |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $88,047 | Min: $10K Max: $175K |
| Client Success Manager | $89,763 | Min: $30K Max: $250K |
| Operations Manager | $95,377 | Min: $38K Max: $274K |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $96,917 | Min: $27K Max: $220K |
| Senior Business Analyst | $102,342 | Min: $60K Max: $188K |
| Sales Operations Manager | $106,666 | Min: $30K Max: $292K |
| Director of Customer Success | $136,139 | Min: $51K Max: $330K |
| Director of Operations | $141,932 | Min: $0K Max: $350K |
| Vice President of Care | $186,255 | Min: $80K Max: $350K |
| Vice President of Operations | $194,488 | Min: $75K Max: $500K |
| COO (Chief Operating Officer) | $199,959 | Min: $0K Max: $588K |
| Vice President of Marketing | $201,081 | Min: $0K Max: $505K |
FAQ
Q:
A.
A director of operations develops policies and processes that enable a company to meet daily and long-term business goals. They work with executive leaders and department managers to establish company-wide strategies.
Q:
How to become a director of operations?
A.
A director of operations typically earns a bachelor’s degree in business, IT, data science, marketing, communications, or a related field. It’s also common to have a master's in business administration for this role. After completing their education, incoming professionals can expect to work 10 years before applying to a director of operations position.
Q:
How much does a director of operations make?
A.
The salary range for a director of operations is $48K-$133K. The average salary for a Director of Operations in US is $141,932.
Career Info
Director of Operations jobs in US
Skills that affect Director of Operations salaries in US
1
Business Operations
4% have this skill
2
Account Management Ops
3% have this skill
3
Operations Management
1% have this skill
4
Team Training & Development
1% have this skill
5
Customer Support
1% have this skill
6
Office Management
1% have this skill
Average Director of Operations Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Director of Operations make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $155,522 on average.
Recent Director of Operations salaries in US
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Clinical Operations reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$25,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Operations reported a yearly salary of $150,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$210,000
Yearly Salary
A Director, Operations reported a yearly salary of $210,000 with +$31,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Washington DC
$210,910
Yearly Salary
A Consulting Director reported a yearly salary of $210,910 with +$42,182 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Colorado, CO
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Associate Director, Trading reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$25,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$225,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Strategic Initiatives reported a yearly salary of $225,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$195,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Operations reported a yearly salary of $195,000 with +$25,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Revenue Operations reported a yearly salary of $220,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Miami, FL
$300,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Compliance, Gaming reported a yearly salary of $300,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of Operations reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$1,200 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Indianapolis, IN