How much does a sales and operations manager make?

The average sales and operations manager salary in the United States is $103,113. Sales and operations manager salaries typically range between $68,000 and $155,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sales and operations managers is $49.57 per hour. Sales and operations manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sales and operations managers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Sales and operations manager salary

Q: What state pays Sales And Operations Managers the most?

Alaska pays Sales And Operations Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $151,519 per year, or $72.85 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a sales and operations manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a sales and operations manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $150,971 per year.

Q: How much does the average sales manager make?

The average sales manager makes $64,000 a year. There's a good deal of variability, however, in how much a sales manager can make. Earnings can start as low as $44,000 a year to high as $82,765 a year. Factors such as location and experience determine how much a sales manager can make.

Q: How much should an operations manager be paid?

An operations manager should be paid $85,660 or higher. However, differences in pay rates can range from as high as $180,000 to as low as $50,000. The big discrepancy in salaries results from the differences in the operations manager's type of role from one industry to another.

Q: What do sales operations jobs pay?

Sales operations jobs pay an average base salary of $101,000 per year. There are several important factors that can impact the actual salary of an individual working in this position. The geographic region or city of employment for a sales operations manager can dramatically affect the annual salary. Operations managers working in Chicago can expect to earn above the national average with an annual salary of $112,000. The same position in San Francisco pays approximately %132,000 annually.

Average sales and operations manager salary

$103,113

$49.57 hourly rate

Entry-level sales and operations manager salary

$68,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Sales and Operations Manager Salary

The average salary for a Sales and Operations Manager in the United States is approximately $103,113 annually. This figure varies based on several factors including experience level, geographic location, and the specific industry. For instance, entry-level managers may start at lower salaries, while seasoned professionals can command significantly higher compensation.

Salary Variations by Experience

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary. Typically, those with 5-10 years of experience can expect to earn around $110,000, while managers with over 10 years often exceed $120,000. Understanding these dynamics helps professionals make informed career decisions.

Regional Salary Differences

Location also impacts earnings. For example, states like California and New York tend to offer higher salaries given the cost of living and demand for skilled managers. In contrast, regions with lower living costs may offer reduced salaries.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Sales and Operations Managers can improve their salary potential through certifications and advanced degrees. Pursuing continuous education can open doors to higher-paying roles and greater responsibilities within organizations.

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Sales and operations manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level sales and operations manager	$42,500	$20.42
Mid-level sales and operations manager	$65,600	$31.54
Senior-level sales and operations manager	$119,000	$57.18

Average sales and operations manager salary by state

The average sales and operations manager salary in Alaska, California, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average sales and operations manager salary states are Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for sales and operations managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$136,642	$65.69
2	Alaska	$151,519	$72.85
3	Nevada	$115,868	$55.71
4	California	$150,971	$72.58
5	Oregon	$105,198	$50.58
6	Michigan	$105,336	$50.64
7	New York	$135,610	$65.20
8	District of Columbia	$127,878	$61.48
9	Pennsylvania	$102,631	$49.34
10	Massachusetts	$117,610	$56.54
11	Wisconsin	$100,829	$48.48
12	Connecticut	$111,473	$53.59
13	New Jersey	$116,780	$56.14
14	South Dakota	$99,693	$47.93
15	Maine	$95,451	$45.89
16	Rhode Island	$109,919	$52.85
17	Utah	$91,298	$43.89
18	Ohio	$94,479	$45.42
19	Louisiana	$90,803	$43.66
20	Delaware	$102,206	$49.14
21	Wyoming	$88,940	$42.76
22	Arizona	$103,195	$49.61
23	Idaho	$91,189	$43.84
24	Tennessee	$90,037	$43.29
25	North Carolina	$88,563	$42.58
26	Texas	$89,148	$42.86
27	New Hampshire	$92,074	$44.27
28	Maryland	$102,303	$49.18
29	Colorado	$102,719	$49.38
30	Alabama	$89,825	$43.19
31	Oklahoma	$89,667	$43.11
32	Minnesota	$83,974	$40.37
33	Virginia	$95,648	$45.98
34	Montana	$86,681	$41.67
35	North Dakota	$89,748	$43.15
36	Georgia	$80,139	$38.53
37	New Mexico	$88,185	$42.40
38	Florida	$74,297	$35.72
39	Indiana	$69,867	$33.59
40	Kentucky	$69,109	$33.23
41	Hawaii	$87,459	$42.05
42	Kansas	$70,265	$33.78
43	Mississippi	$55,415	$26.64
44	Illinois	$82,558	$39.69
45	Nebraska	$74,253	$35.70
46	Vermont	$86,693	$41.68
47	Iowa	$72,953	$35.07
48	Missouri	$69,954	$33.63
49	West Virginia	$76,289	$36.68
50	Arkansas	$64,011	$30.77
51	South Carolina	$65,947	$31.71

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Highest paying cities for sales and operations managers

The highest-paying cities for sales and operations managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$165,362	$79.50
2	Seattle, WA	$140,516	$67.56
3	New York, NY	$136,650	$65.70
4	Washington, DC	$128,499	$61.78
5	Boston, MA	$118,059	$56.76
6	Hartford, CT	$112,338	$54.01
7	Detroit, MI	$106,015	$50.97
8	Portland, OR	$104,512	$50.25
9	Phoenix, AZ	$104,244	$50.12
10	Philadelphia, PA	$103,793	$49.90
11	Catonsville, MD	$102,604	$49.33
12	Denver, CO	$102,293	$49.18
13	McLean, VA	$98,760	$47.48
14	Portland, ME	$96,462	$46.38
15	Raleigh, NC	$90,900	$43.70
16	Salt Lake City, UT	$90,348	$43.44
17	Austin, TX	$89,658	$43.10
18	Minneapolis, MN	$84,028	$40.40
19	Chicago, IL	$83,121	$39.96
20	Alpharetta, GA	$80,073	$38.50

Sales and operations manager salary details

A sales and operations manager's salary ranges from $68,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $155,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average sales and operations manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a sales and operations manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$155,000	$12,917	$75
75th Percentile	$128,000	$10,667	$62
Average	$103,113	$8,593	$50
25th Percentile	$83,000	$6,917	$40
10th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33

Highest paying sales and operations manager jobs

The highest paying types of sales and operations managers are vice president of sales & operations, senior sales manager, and director of sales and operations.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Product Manager/Sales	$108,492	$9,041	$52.16	181,400
District Manager	$96,909	$8,076	$46.59	373,525
District Sales Manager	$81,505	$6,792	$39.19	108,626
Regional Sales Manager	$82,980	$6,915	$39.89	121,934
General Sales Manager	$118,744	$9,895	$57.09	196,210
Vice President Of Sales & Operations	$162,997	$13,583	$78.36	162,189

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Which companies pay sales and operations managers the most?

Sales and operations manager salaries at Meta and Thrive Global are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sales and operations manager salary at companies like Legalmatch.com and Lyft are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$186,830	$89.82
2	Thrive Global	$182,203	$87.60
3	Legalmatch.com	$179,156	$86.13
4	Lyft	$173,718	$83.52
5	Google	$171,584	$82.49
6	Pure Storage	$167,120	$80.35
7	SAP	$166,328	$79.97
8	Apple	$159,358	$76.61
9	PayPal	$158,395	$76.15
10	Cadence Design Systems	$154,239	$74.15
11	NerdWallet	$153,662	$73.88
12	Cloudflare	$152,779	$73.45
13	Microsoft	$149,387	$71.82
14	Alarm.com	$148,871	$71.57
15	Nutanix	$146,772	$70.56
16	Genentech	$146,234	$70.30
17	DoorDash	$145,489	$69.95
18	HERE Holding Corporation	$143,495	$68.99
19	Accenture	$142,780	$68.64
20	Dolby Laboratories	$141,803	$68.17

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Sales And Operations Manager salary by industry

The average sales and operations manager salary varies across industries:

The average sales and operations manager salary in the technology industry is $115,157, the highest of any industry.
The average sales and operations manager salary in the finance industry is $96,991.
Sales and operations managers in the construction industry earn an average salary of $80,777, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for sales and operations managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$115,157	$55.36
2	Professional	$96,991	$46.63
3	Manufacturing	$86,987	$41.82
4	Telecommunication	$81,618	$39.24
5	Retail	$81,391	$39.13
6	Construction	$80,777	$38.84

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Sales and operations manager salary trends

The average sales and operations manager salary has risen by $8,456 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sales and operations manager earned $94,657 annually, but today, they earn $103,113 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for sales and operations managers over the last decade.

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Average sales and operations manager salary over time

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Sales and operations manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$103,000	$49.57	+2.8%
2024	$100,000	$48.20	-0.1%
2023	$100,000	$48.27	+0.5%
2022	$99,900	$48.02	+1.1%
2021	$98,800	$47.50	+1.6%

Recently added sales and operations manager salaries

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Nextdoor	Sales Operations Manager-SMB	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$160,000
Yotpo	Sales Operations Manager	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$100,000
Kma Human Resources Consulting	Sales Operations and Enablement Manager	Boston, MA	06/29/2025	$80,000
Ehealthinsurance Services	Associate Sales Operations Manager	Ione, CA	06/28/2025	$85,700
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Nestle International	Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales)-Eugene, or Job Details \| Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA	Portland, OR	06/28/2025	$80,000
Adswerve, Inc.	GCP Sales Operations Manager	Denver, CO	06/28/2025	$80,000
Hologic	Manager, Sales Operations	Marlborough, MA	06/27/2025	$102,000