Operations salaries
See junior, mid, and senior pay for common operations roles in the US, UK, EU, Singapore, UAE, and remote.
United States: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Manager | $85k – $100k | $120k – $140k | $160k – $175k |
| Operations Analyst | $75k – $90k | $105k – $125k | $140k – $155k |
United Kingdom: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Manager | £50k – £55k | £65k – £75k | £85k – £90k |
| Operations Analyst | £40k – £45k | £55k – £65k | £75k – £80k |
Europe: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Manager | €40k – €45k | €55k – €60k | €70k – €75k |
| Operations Analyst | €35k – €40k | €50k – €55k | €65k – €70k |
Singapore: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Manager | S$65k – S$75k | S$85k – S$100k | S$110k – S$120k |
| Operations Analyst | S$60k – S$70k | S$75k – S$90k | S$95k – S$105k |
UAE: Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Manager | 170k – 200k AED | 220k – 260k AED | 280k – 310k AED |
| Operations Analyst | 150k – 170k AED | 200k – 220k AED | 250k – 270k AED |
Remote (Global): Junior · Mid · Senior
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Manager | $75k – $90k | $100k – $120k | $130k – $145k |
| Operations Analyst | $65k – $75k | $90k – $105k | $120k – $130k |
About Operations salaries
Operations pay reflects the scale and complexity of the business systems a role owns. Strong operators turn strategy into repeatable execution across teams.
How to read these bands: "Junior" is the lower third of a region's base range, "Mid" is the middle band, and "Senior" is the upper band. Pay changes with company stage (startup vs. later stage), location, and how much pay is variable or equity. The tables show base pay only. Always compare total pay, not just base.
What influences pay
- Business process scope and complexity
- Cross-functional programs and strategic impact
- Automation and operational leverage
- Planning, reporting, and decision support
In-demand skills
- Process design and performance metrics
- Strategic planning and business analysis
- Program management and stakeholder alignment
- Tooling, automation, and change management
Typical career ladder
- Junior: analysis, reporting, and process support
- Mid: end-to-end process and program ownership
- Senior: company-wide operating strategy and execution
Practical tips
Share before-and-after metrics for cycle time, cost, quality, or throughput. Show how you turned an ambiguous business problem into a durable process, aligned stakeholders, and measured the result.