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Director of operations salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Director of Operations make in the United States?

Average base salary

$118,028
Average $118,028
Low $61,328
High $227,150

The average salary for a director of operations is $118,028 per year in the United States and $12,000 profit sharing per year.14.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Director of Operations job openings in United States

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Director Legal Operations
Banner Health3.5out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
$46.84 - $78.06 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Operations in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Get In Shape For Women
 
$435,000per year
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LAcarGUY
 
$420,000per year
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Gates Foundation
 
$404,500per year
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Wellhub
 
$402,844per year
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$379,750per year
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Hansel Auto Group
 
$350,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Operationses near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $140,591 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $137,557 per year
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $133,325 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $129,944 per year
  5. Nashville, TN
    $124,658 per year

Where can a Director of Operations earn more?

Compare salaries for Director of Operationses in different locations
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