How much does a operations manager make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 980 000 kr in Norway; CHF 137'000 in Switzerland; € 145.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays operations managers the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 980 000 kr per year ($211,944).

Which country pays operations managers the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,050,000 per year (local currency).

Is operations manager a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Operations Manager Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+6%

projected growth

Operations Manager pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Operations Manager is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $211,944 (1 980 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $16,816 (₱1,050,000 local) — about 12.6×.

Operations managers oversee day-to-day processes to keep a business running efficiently. Common screening skills include Process, Leadership, Planning, and Analytics.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $169,422. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Operations Manager pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Process, Leadership, Planning, Analytics, and Budgeting. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Operations Manager list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 980 000 kr ($211,944). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway operations manager page before treating the rank as a plan.

Operations Manager salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$117,000	$9,800
United Kingdom	$136,790	$11,377
Canada	$130,564	$10,892
Australia	$165,489	$13,827
Germany	$153,239	$12,770
France	$136,986	$11,377
Netherlands	$168,330	$14,047
Switzerland	$169,422	$14,098
Singapore	$158,838	$13,210
India	$21,638	$1,804
Japan	$100,508	$8,375
South Korea	$122,614	$10,218
Poland	$107,789	$8,982
Brazil	$45,565	$3,804
United Arab Emirates	$90,946	$7,570
Mexico	$52,564	$4,380
Ireland	$142,791	$11,957
Spain	$110,634	$9,171
Italy	$105,990	$8,823
Sweden	$142,996	$11,920
Norway	$211,944	$17,662
Denmark	$153,562	$12,797
Belgium	$166,009	$13,815
Austria	$136,986	$11,377
Portugal	$80,218	$6,733
Finland	$123,055	$10,216
China	$79,125	$6,591
Hong Kong	$108,052	$9,006
New Zealand	$104,744	$8,758
Indonesia	$19,490	$1,624
Philippines	$16,816	$1,401
Vietnam	$19,685	$1,640
Thailand	$38,898	$3,242
Malaysia	$60,836	$5,066
Israel	$124,436	$10,370
Saudi Arabia	$66,933	$5,573
Turkey	$45,779	$3,816
Argentina	$19,020	$1,585
Colombia	$37,855	$3,155
South Africa	$36,735	$3,059

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

ProcessLeadershipPlanningAnalyticsBudgeting

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a operations manager make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 980 000 kr in Norway; CHF 137'000 in Switzerland; € 145.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays operations managers the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 980 000 kr per year ($211,944).
Which country pays operations managers the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,050,000 per year (local currency).
Is operations manager a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do operations managers need?: Common skills include Process, Leadership, Planning, Analytics, and Budgeting. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.