Operations Manager Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 8 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£39K - £62K/yr
Average Base Pay

12,178 salaries

£42K

Low

£55K

Average

£73K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£5,519Range£2,721 - £11,195
The average salary for Operations Manager is £54,803 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £5,519, with a range from £2,721 - £11,195. Salaries estimates are based on 12178 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Operations Manager employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£54,803 /yr
Operations Manager
£75,968 /yr
Senior Operations Manager
£57,649 /yr
Operations Manager IV
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Job TitleSalary
Operations Manager£54,803 /yr
Senior Operations Manager£75,968 /yr
Operations Manager IV£57,649 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Operations Manager?

in United Kingdom

£54,803 /yr
Operations Manager
£75,968 /yr
Senior Operations Manager
£57,649 /yr
Operations Manager IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Operations Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Operations Manager£54,803 /yr
Senior Operations Manager£75,968 /yr
Operations Manager IV£57,649 /yr

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Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Operations Manager

£71,135

 /yr
Range: £21K - £209K
222 salaries
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£21K

£209K

£21,383 - £208,626 Range

Royal Mail
3.1

Royal Mail

Operations Manager

£50,657

 /yr
Range: £29K - £90K
95 salaries
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£29K

£90K

£28,948 - £90,317 Range

Revolut
3.9

Revolut

Operations Manager

£77,692

 /yr
Range: £34K - £211K
94 salaries
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£34K

£211K

£34,128 - £210,651 Range

Barclays
4

Barclays

Operations Manager

£48,562

 /yr
Range: £22K - £138K
90 salaries
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£22K

£138K

£22,063 - £137,865 Range

Premier Inn
3.3

Premier Inn

Operations Manager

£33,861

 /yr
Range: £26K - £56K
76 salaries
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£26K

£56K

£25,986 - £55,769 Range

Capita
3.1

Capita

Operations Manager

£49,113

 /yr
Range: £31K - £84K
72 salaries
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£31K

£84K

£31,168 - £84,208 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Operations Manager

£49,266

 /yr
Range: £27K - £118K
65 salaries
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£27K

£118K

£27,269 - £118,324 Range

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Wickes
3.4

Wickes

Operations Manager

£28,381

 /yr
Range: £22K - £56K
53 salaries
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£22K

£56K

£21,897 - £56,435 Range

UK Ministry of Defence
3.6

UK Ministry of Defence

Operations Manager

£45,100

 /yr
Range: £31K - £92K
50 salaries
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£31K

£92K

£30,749 - £91,571 Range

BT
3.8

BT

Operations Manager

£53,356

 /yr
Range: £34K - £95K
49 salaries
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£34K

£95K

£33,979 - £94,989 Range

DHL Supply Chain
3.8

DHL Supply Chain

Operations Manager

£49,430

 /yr
Range: £33K - £79K
48 salaries
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£33K

£79K

£33,102 - £78,973 Range

Morrisons
3.2

Morrisons

Operations Manager

£40,435

 /yr
Range: £34K - £70K
48 salaries
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£34K

£70K

£34,013 - £69,911 Range

John Lewis & Partners
3.8

John Lewis & Partners

Operations Manager

£59,324

 /yr
Range: £25K - £88K
43 salaries
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£25K

£88K

£25,263 - £87,766 Range

Ocado Group
3.5

Ocado Group

Operations Manager

£54,620

 /yr
Range: £37K - £84K
40 salaries
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£37K

£84K

£36,771 - £84,287 Range

Openreach
3.5

Openreach

Operations Manager

£48,570

 /yr
Range: £36K - £71K
40 salaries
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£36K

£71K

£36,251 - £70,819 Range

Lloyds Banking Group
3.3

Lloyds Banking Group

Operations Manager

£62,152

 /yr
Range: £52K - £101K
39 salaries
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£52K

£101K

£52,109 - £101,407 Range

The British Army
3.8

The British Army

Operations Manager

£51,523

 /yr
Range: £41K - £65K
38 salaries
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£41K

£65K

£41,000 - £64,836 Range

Tesco
3.7

Tesco

Operations Manager

£51,992

 /yr
Range: £23K - £83K
36 salaries
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£23K

£83K

£22,621 - £82,620 Range

Uber
3.9

Uber

Operations Manager

£64,379

 /yr
Range: £56K - £135K
35 salaries
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£56K

£135K

£55,709 - £135,338 Range

The Range
2.5

The Range

Operations Manager

£23,859

 /yr
Range: £21K - £27K
34 salaries
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£21K

£27K

£20,837 - £27,339 Range

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Operations Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Operations Manager salaries - 222 salaries reported£71,135/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 95 salaries reported£50,657/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 94 salaries reported£77,692/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 90 salaries reported£48,562/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 76 salaries reported£33,861/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 72 salaries reported£49,113/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 65 salaries reported£49,266/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 53 salaries reported£28,381/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 50 salaries reported£45,100/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 49 salaries reported£53,356/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 48 salaries reported£49,430/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 48 salaries reported£40,435/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 43 salaries reported£59,324/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 40 salaries reported£54,620/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 40 salaries reported£48,570/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 39 salaries reported£62,152/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 38 salaries reported£51,523/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 36 salaries reported£51,992/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 35 salaries reported£64,379/yr
Operations Manager salaries - 34 salaries reported£23,859/yr
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Frequently asked questions about an Operations Manager salaries

The average salary for an Operations Manager is £54,803 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 12178 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Operations Manager employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for an Operations Manager in United Kingdom is £72,906 per year.

The lowest salary for an Operations Manager in United Kingdom is £42,081 per year.

Operations managers earn salaries similar to supply chain managers, general managers, and project managers. They are employed by a wide array of industries, ranging from financial services to consumer goods firms. Successful operations managers can progress into the role of Chief Operating Officers (COO), where they report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). They typically earn more than most employees, with salaries in London paying considerably more on average.

Are you looking for ways to boost your salary in your job as an operations manager? One way is to brush up on your skills and complete relevant training courses. For example, obtaining a Certified Operations Manager (COM) certification from a recognised institute like the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) can demonstrate considerable expertise and knowledge. A Lean Six Sigma certification can also be beneficial as it shows knowledge in streamlining processes — a highly valuable skill in operations management. Additionally, acquiring certifications from professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) demonstrates your knowledge in supply chain management, which is a crucial aspect of operations management.

Larger companies or those in high-demand industries, may offer more competitive salaries, so ensure you do a little research.

If you want to negotiate your salary as an operations manager, it's important to do your research. Look up the average salaries for operations manager positions in your area, and check what other companies are offering for similar positions. You can also gather information on the compensation that your company has paid to operations managers in the past.

Maybe you’re hoping to secure a pay rise as a current operations manager in your current role? Get ready to showcase your recent professional accomplishments and aim to demonstrate the impact that your work has had on the company. Use statistics and numbers to support your claims.

In both cases, it's important to be confident and clear about why you deserve a higher salary. Be ready to discuss your qualifications, experience, and expertise, and how these have contributed to the company's success.

About 72.69% of Operations Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £5,519 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Operations Manager in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Operations Manager professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £33,595 and £96,686 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £54,803 following the average career path of an Operations Manager.

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