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Operations manager salary in Australia

How much does an Operations Manager make in Australia?

Average base salary

$114,506

The average salary for a operations manager is $114,506 per year in Australia. 907 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Operations Manager job openings in Australia

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Manager - Payment System Opera...
Reserve Bank of Australia3.7out of 5 stars.
Baulkham Hills NSW
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Operations Manager in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Techforce Personnel
 
$300,000per year
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Rockhampton Regional Council
 
$214,011per year
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The GEO Group Australia
 
$196,500per year
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Aruma
 
$191,880per year
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ACTIV
 
$190,800per year
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Allity
 
$190,800per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Operations Managers

  1. Joondalup WA
    $140,040 per year
  2. Darwin NT
    $134,164 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $123,292 per year
  4. Canberra ACT
    $122,638 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $117,234 per year

Where can an Operations Manager earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Operations Manager get paid in Australia?

Assistant Operations Manager

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Average $83,123 per year

Junior Operations Manager

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Average $57,879 per year

Senior Operations Manager

Job openings
Average $145,581 per year