Operations Director Salary
Around three in five of Operations Directors in the United States have been in the field for more than 10 years. Pay can fall anywhere from $41K to $161K per year, but median earnings come to around $86K annually. Total cash compensation to Operations Directors approaches anywhere from $41K on the lower end to $161K on the higher end; in exceptional cases, this can include more than $33K from bonuses and upwards of $19K from profit sharing. Compensation for this group is mainly affected by the specific employer, but years of experience and location are influential factors as well. Medical benefits are awarded to a strong majority, and more than half earn dental coverage. Most Operations Directors like their work and job satisfaction is high. Men working as Operations Directors who took the survey just slightly outnumber women at 55 percent. The information for this rundown comes from respondents who completed PayScale's salary questionnaire.
Job Description for Operations Director
An operations director manages the overall output of a group of workers that form an organization. The role is a generalized position that requires an ability to adapt to different issues in different departments. Typically, the operations director is heavily involved in financial planning and project schedule supervision. This includes planning for an annual budget, setting financial goals, and ensuring that everybody is on board with changes by working closely with the human resources department. An operations director works effectively not by infringing upon the management of individual projects where a manager is already assigned, but by supervising and making necessary changes to resolve issues that cannot be resolved by the departments internal solutions setup.
Read More...Operations Director Tasks
- Implement, manage and evaluate operation processes and procedures, in accordance with the standards and procedures set out by the organization.
- Ensure that operational processes stay within agreed upon budgets and timelines.
- Assist in developing strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations.
Common Career Paths for Operations Director
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There are some Operations Directors — though it's uncommon — that transition into Chief Executive Officers, where earnings are an average $170K annually. Typical career progression for an Operations Director involves becoming a VP of Operations or a Director of Operations, roles that pay $36K more and $1K more on average.
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Popular Employer Salaries for Operations Director
Xerox Corporation offers the largest salaries in town — $131K on average.
Known for its small paychecks, Chick-Fil-A Inc actually ranks last in the field for salary, reporting a median income of $36K — 260 percent less than the top paying company.
Popular Skills for Operations Director
Operations Directors report using a deep pool of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Strategy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, and Financial Analysis are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 5 percent and 13 percent. Those listing Microsoft Office as a skill should be prepared for drastically lower pay. Human Resources and Customer Service also typically command lower compensation. It is often found that people who know Operations Management are also skilled in Strategic Planning, Budget Management, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
Pay by Experience Level for Operations Director
Pay by Experience for an Operations Director has a positive trend. An entry-level Operations Director with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $59,000 based on 584 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. An Operations Director with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $79,000 based on 713 salaries. An experienced Operations Director which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $101,000 based on 950 salaries. An Operations Director with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $114,000 based on 579 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
San Francisco offers some of the highest pay in the country for Operations Directors, 44 percent above the national average. Operations Directors can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Boston (+35 percent), New York (+26 percent), San Diego (+23 percent), and Los Angeles (+22 percent). The smallest paychecks in the market, 4 percent south of the national average, can be found in Baltimore. Below-median salaries also turn up in Austin and Atlanta (3 percent lower and 2 percent lower, respectively).
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Key Stats for Operations Director
Gender
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Female
45 % |
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Male
55 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 442 votes. |
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