Operations Manager Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Operations Managers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $90,000 and $160,000. That sits 56% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 18th percentile in Adelaide
💰 Operations Manager · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$90,000 – $160,000
Median: $125,000
Mid level $90,000 – $160,000
Overall $90k–$160k Mid $90k–$160k $87k $102k $118k $133k $149k $164k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $90,000 Median  $125,000 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Operations managers in Adelaide earn $125k at the median, 56% above the city's all-roles figure of $80k, one of the larger premiums in the batch and a reflection of Adelaide's lower baseline. Demand is thin at 21 listings. The wide band ($90k to $160k) spans small-site operations leads to multi-site or manufacturing operations heads. Based on a small sample, treat these numbers as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Operations Manager in Adelaide?
Operations managers in Adelaide start around $90k, typically stepping up from a supervisor or team-lead role. The lift toward the $160k top comes from scope and sector: multi-site responsibility, P&L ownership, and defence, manufacturing or logistics operations pay above single-site roles. A record of running larger teams and budgets is the differentiator.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes. At $125k the median operations manager earns 56% above Adelaide's all-roles median and nets roughly $91k after tax, which stretches a long way in Adelaide's lower cost-of-living market. The large premium reflects that leadership roles command a bigger gap over the baseline here than in the pricier capitals, so this is genuinely strong local pay.
How much does a Senior Operations Manager make in Adelaide?
Senior operations managers reach the $160k top through multi-site scope and full P&L ownership, often in defence, manufacturing or logistics. The step up is a scope change: moving from running one site to a region or a whole operation, with budget and headcount accountability. The path beyond is into general-management or operations-director roles.

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Operations Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $125,000 —
Brisbane $127,500 ~same
Melbourne $125,000 ~same
Perth $125,000 ~same
Sydney $125,000 ~same

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