Director of operations salary in United States

The average salary for a Director of Operations is $119,213 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 15.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Director of Operations salaries typically range between a low of $65,305 and a high of $217,624 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Operations include Los Angeles, CA at $140,145 per year, Denver, CO at $131,168 per year, and Nashville, TN at $127,391 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Director of Operations include Get In Shape For Women ($435,000 per year) and Gates Foundation ($404,500 per year).