What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Software Operations Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Software Operations Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Hooper Bay, AK (53.2% above average), followed by Waimea, HI and Barre, VT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hooper Bay, AK $97,199 $8,099 $1,869 $46.73 Waimea, HI $94,989 $7,915 $1,826 $45.67 Barre, VT $84,499 $7,041 $1,624 $40.62 Fall River, MA $83,234 $6,936 $1,600 $40.02 North Haven, CT $82,156 $6,846 $1,579 $39.50 Fernley, NV $80,576 $6,714 $1,549 $38.74 Crest Hill, IL $79,941 $6,661 $1,537 $38.43 Lancaster, PA $77,088 $6,424 $1,482 $37.06 Weirton, WV $76,749 $6,395 $1,475 $36.90 Wyoming, WY $75,680 $6,306 $1,455 $36.38

Software Operations Manager

Software Operations Manager Salary

Q: How much does a Software Operations Manager make?

The average annual pay for a software operations manager in the United States is $63,456 a year — that works out to approximately $30.51 an hour. The middle 80% of Software Operations Managers earn between $35,500 (10th percentile) and $108,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Software Operations Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,456

Columbus

Ohio

$61,292

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How much does a Software Operations Manager make?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Software Operations Manager in the United States is $63,456 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,220/week or $5,288/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $118,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Software Operations Manager salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $77,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $108,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Software Operations Manager varies greatly (by as much as 36500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Software Operations Manager in your area makes on average $61,292 per year, or $2,164 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $63,456. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Software Operations Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Software Operations Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Software Operations Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Software Operations Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Hooper Bay, AK, , with Waimea, HI, and Barre, VT, close behind in the second and third positions. Barre, VT, beats the national average by $21,043 (33.2%), and Hooper Bay, AK, furthers that trend with another $33,743 (53.2%) above the $63,456 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Software Operations Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 24% between Hooper Bay, AK, and Wyoming, WY, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Software Operations Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hooper Bay, AK	$97,199	$8,099	$1,869	$46.73
Waimea, HI	$94,989	$7,915	$1,826	$45.67
Barre, VT	$84,499	$7,041	$1,624	$40.62
Fall River, MA	$83,234	$6,936	$1,600	$40.02
North Haven, CT	$82,156	$6,846	$1,579	$39.50
Fernley, NV	$80,576	$6,714	$1,549	$38.74
Crest Hill, IL	$79,941	$6,661	$1,537	$38.43
Lancaster, PA	$77,088	$6,424	$1,482	$37.06
Weirton, WV	$76,749	$6,395	$1,475	$36.90
Wyoming, WY	$75,680	$6,306	$1,455	$36.38

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Software Operations Manager Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Software Operations Manager job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Software Operations Manager jobs.

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