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Assistant manager of operations salary

Average assistant manager of operations salary

$55,668

$26.76 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant manager of operations salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Role of an Assistant Manager of Operations

As an Assistant Manager of Operations, professionals are crucial in ensuring that day-to-day activities align with company objectives. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing budgets, and implementing operational strategies. The average salary for this position stands at $55,668 annually, which equates to approximately $27 per hour. However, salaries can differ based on factors like geographic location and experience level.

Where Can You Earn More?

Locations such as California, New York, and Texas typically offer higher salaries for Assistant Managers of Operations. Major cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles also provide a range of job opportunities in this field, often reflecting a higher cost of living. Additionally, experience plays a significant role in salary potential. Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with extensive experience and advanced skills can command higher wages.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Assistant Managers of Operations can advance to roles such as Operations Manager or Director of Operations, leading to increased responsibilities and salaries. Continuous professional development and gaining industry-specific certifications can further enhance career prospects.

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Where can an Assistant Manager Of Operations earn more?

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Microsoft$112,614
Bob's Discount Furniture$72,264

Assistant manager of operations salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level assistant manager of operations$22,900$11.02
Mid-level assistant manager of operations$35,400$17.03
Senior-level assistant manager of operations$64,200$30.87

Average assistant manager of operations salary by state

The highest-paying states for assistant managers of operations are Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. The lowest average assistant manager of operations salary states are Vermont, Montana, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for assistant managers of operations

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$77,321$37.17
2New Jersey$75,546$36.32
3Connecticut$77,779$37.39
4California$73,379$35.28
5Pennsylvania$57,103$27.45
6Virginia$70,393$33.84
7Wisconsin$60,339$29.01
8Massachusetts$71,291$34.27
9Alabama$52,101$25.05
10Minnesota$54,277$26.09
11North Carolina$54,633$26.27
12Maryland$67,740$32.57
13Delaware$68,210$32.79
14Texas$51,927$24.96
15District of Columbia$75,034$36.07
16Ohio$52,961$25.46
17Tennessee$48,711$23.42
18Louisiana$49,639$23.86
19Washington$65,615$31.55
20Alaska$60,147$28.92
21Rhode Island$58,136$27.95
22Oregon$60,768$29.22
23South Dakota$54,026$25.97
24Michigan$49,780$23.93
25South Carolina$47,476$22.82
26Nevada$49,819$23.95
27Florida$48,611$23.37
28Wyoming$45,410$21.83
29Indiana$45,941$22.09
30Arizona$49,164$23.64
31Colorado$53,950$25.94
32Georgia$46,918$22.56
33Illinois$49,526$23.81
34Iowa$43,761$21.04
35New Hampshire$44,998$21.63
36Missouri$45,048$21.66
37West Virginia$44,602$21.44
38Hawaii$48,656$23.39
39Kentucky$40,414$19.43
40Maine$44,342$21.32
41North Dakota$44,582$21.43
42Idaho$45,811$22.02
43Oklahoma$43,180$20.76
44Montana$40,481$19.46
45Kansas$39,916$19.19
46New Mexico$44,028$21.17
47Mississippi$31,194$15.00
48Utah$43,860$21.09
49Arkansas$32,710$15.73
50Nebraska$41,765$20.08
51Vermont$40,644$19.54
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Highest paying cities for assistant managers of operations

The highest-paying cities for assistant managers of operations are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$83,514$40.15
2New York, NY$77,856$37.43
3Boston, MA$71,136$34.20
4Virginia Beach, VA$70,647$33.96
5Wilmington, DE$68,260$32.82
6Baltimore, MD$67,969$32.68
7Portland, OR$60,235$28.96
8Philadelphia, PA$57,691$27.74
9Jacksonville, NC$56,139$26.99
10Minneapolis, MN$54,371$26.14
11Littleton, CO$54,018$25.97
12San Antonio, TX$52,617$25.30
13Columbus, OH$52,156$25.07
14Birmingham, AL$51,527$24.77
15Detroit, MI$50,259$24.16
16Chicago, IL$49,877$23.98
17Knoxville, TN$49,476$23.79
18Phoenix, AZ$49,325$23.71
19Miami, FL$49,097$23.60
20Las Vegas, NV$49,082$23.60

Assistant manager of operations salary details

An assistant manager of operations's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $79,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an assistant manager of operations's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38
75th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
Average$55,668$4,639$27
25th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying assistant manager of operations jobs

The highest paying types of assistant managers of operations are senior operations manager, business operations manager, and general manager of operations.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Operations Manager, District$81,574$6,798$39.22372,271
Operations Support Manager$79,730$6,644$38.33376,894
Operations Manager$76,894$6,408$36.97343,868
Office And Operations Manager$56,770$4,731$27.29250,715
Business Operations Manager$91,512$7,626$44.00279,870
Service Operations Manager$82,811$6,901$39.81328,657

Top companies hiring assistant managers of operations now:

  1. AEA Investors jobs (160)
  2. Citi jobs (65)
  3. Ralph Lauren jobs (47)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau jobs (66)
  5. Aeropostale jobs (83)

Which companies pay assistant managers of operations the most?

Assistant manager of operations salaries at Microsoft and Barclays are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant manager of operations salary at companies like Standard Chartered and BNY Mellon are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Microsoft$112,614$54.14
2Barclays$100,362$48.25
3Standard Chartered$99,640$47.90
4BNY Mellon$92,068$44.26
5Ernst & Young$83,390$40.09
6UBS$80,727$38.81
7Anheuser-Busch$80,312$38.61
8EXL$78,840$37.90
9Amazon$78,754$37.86
10Levi Strauss & Co.$78,119$37.56
11Stifel Financial$77,238$37.13
12Forever 21$76,038$36.56
13Rivian$75,698$36.39
14Gap Inc.$75,008$36.06
15TriMet$74,914$36.02
16California Institute of Integral Studies$73,886$35.52
17Oceaneering$73,611$35.39
18Universal Music Group$73,427$35.30
19Shearer's Foods$73,325$35.25
20Bob's Discount Furniture$72,264$34.74

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Assistant Manager Of Operations salary by industry

The average assistant manager of operations salary varies across industries:

  • The average assistant manager of operations salary in the finance industry is $65,818, the highest of any industry.
  • The average assistant manager of operations salary in the finance industry is $60,123.
  • Assistant managers of operations in the retail industry earn an average salary of $48,947, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistant managers of operations

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$65,818$31.64
2Professional$60,123$28.91
3Manufacturing$58,983$28.36
4Transportation$52,905$25.44
5Hospitality$51,118$24.58
6Retail$48,947$23.53

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Assistant manager of operations salary trends

The average assistant manager of operations salary has risen by $4,565 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant manager of operations earned $51,103 annually, but today, they earn $55,668 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for assistant managers of operations over the last decade.

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Average assistant manager of operations salary over time

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Assistant manager of operations salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$55,700$26.76+2.8%
2024$54,100$26.02-0.1%
2023$54,200$26.06+0.5%
2022$53,900$25.93+1.1%
2021$53,300$25.64+1.6%

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