Head of Operations Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$200,000
national median salary
$156,000 to $260,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$287,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$208,000
San Jose, CA
Lowest Paying
$158,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 11-9199. Full methodology.
The average Head of Operations salary in the United States is $200,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $156,000 at the 25th percentile to $260,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $287,000, while San Jose offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments.
Head of Operations salary by city
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Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Head of Operationss typically earn $190,000 (5% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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