Operations Manager hourly rate
A senior Operations Manager typically receives $90 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $63.45. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Operations Manager pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38.19 | $830 | $79,400 |
| 25th | $48.64 | $1,050 | $101,200 |
| Median | $63.45 | $1,370 | $132,000 |
| 75th | $82.53 | $1,790 | $171,700 |
| 90th | $104.17 | $2,260 | $216,700 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Operations Manager rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.19 | $63.45 | $104.17 | $90 |
| Canada | CA$33.18 | CA$54.20 | CA$85.67 | CA$80 |
| United Kingdom | £17.28 | £29.46 | £50.67 | £45 |
| Austria | €18.36 | €34.97 | €52.09 | €50 |
| Belgium | €26.92 | €58.39 | €88.29 | €85 |
| Bulgaria | €6.64 | €14.25 | €28.49 | €21 |
| Croatia | €10.39 | €20.69 | €32.98 | €30 |
| Cyprus | €11.89 | €24.12 | €53.92 | €35 |
| Czechia | €10.22 | €19.26 | €27.91 | €30 |
| Denmark | €25.40 | €44.87 | €59.80 | €65 |
| Estonia | €9.69 | €21.05 | €32.33 | €30 |
| Finland | €19.62 | €32.65 | €45.67 | €45 |
| France | €14.37 | €25.52 | €40.35 | €35 |
| Germany | €16.29 | €34.45 | €54.73 | €50 |
| Greece | €8.63 | €16.18 | €24.71 | €23 |
| Hungary | €8.55 | €17.70 | €30.24 | €25 |
| Ireland | €24.71 | €49.17 | €98.04 | €70 |
| Italy | €16.36 | €28.28 | €47.18 | €40 |
| Latvia | €8.28 | €18.99 | €33.68 | €30 |
| Lithuania | €10.31 | €21.26 | €35.45 | €30 |
| Luxembourg | €24.71 | €46.80 | €86.08 | €70 |
| Malta | €8.30 | €16.78 | €26.16 | €24 |
| Netherlands | €17.89 | €36.06 | €52.28 | €50 |
| Poland | €9.92 | €19.73 | €34.05 | €30 |
| Portugal | €12.19 | €18.85 | €38.84 | €25 |
| Romania | €8.34 | €16.69 | €32.29 | €24 |
| Slovakia | €7.82 | €14.63 | €21.79 | €21 |
| Slovenia | €13.27 | €23.11 | €35.68 | €35 |
| Spain | €13.41 | €24.49 | €41.50 | €35 |
| Sweden | €18.35 | €29.23 | €37.91 | €40 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Operations Manager in the regular role format.
Operations Manager pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $90 |
| Manager | $110 |
| Director | $135 |
Questions about Operations Manager rates
What is the typical hourly rate for an Operations Manager?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Operations Manager is $90 an hour (market median wage $63.45). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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