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Operations Manager Salary in Australia

Operations managers oversee day-to-day processes to keep a business running efficiently. The Australia median is $160,307 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$160,307
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,394
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$160,307
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$77.07
varies by city

Operations Manager salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$160,307
Canberra, ACT$160,307
Sunshine Coast, QLD$160,307
Wollongong, NSW$160,307
Hobart, TAS$160,307
Darwin, NT$160,307
Mackay, QLD$160,307
Sydney, NSW$120,057
Melbourne, VIC$117,281
Brisbane, QLD$104,096
Perth, WA$102,014
Adelaide, SA$92,298

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a operations manager make in Australia?
The national median operations manager salary in Australia is about $231,000 per year ($19,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $133,000 to $231,000.
Which Australia city pays operations managers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $231,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays operations managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $133,000 per year for a operations manager.
What is the typical salary range for a operations manager in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, operations manager pay commonly spans from about $87,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $337,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have operations manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes operations manager pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is operations manager in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.