Operations Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Operations Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $127,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $90,000 and $200,000. That sits 50% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 65th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +20 listings vs last month
💰 Operations Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$90,000 – $200,000
Median: $127,500
May $160k
Jun $127k
↓ Trending down

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $89,000 – $200,000
Overall $90k–$200k Mid $89k–$200k $86k $110k $134k $158k $182k $206k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (+20 vs last month) · 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.

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Bottom 10%  $90,000 Median  $127,500 $200,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The Brisbane operations manager median fell $32.5k on the month, from $160k to $127.5k, the single largest drop in this batch. As with the business analysts, this is a composition change rather than a pay cut: listings nearly doubled (21 to 41), and the new volume skews toward smaller, mid-level operations roles. Even after the fall, the role sits 50% above Brisbane's city median. Every other capital clusters at $125k, so Brisbane has simply converged on the national rate.

Take Home Pay (based on median $127,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,783
Monthly (net)
~$7,726
Annual (net)
~$92,708
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $142,162

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 Brisbane?
Operations manager is not an entry role, the mid tier floor of $89k (p10) already assumes team-leadership experience. Someone reaching this band has typically run a function (warehouse, service, production) and is stepping up to own the whole operation; P&L exposure and a track record improving throughput are what lift pay within the band.
Is $127,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $127.5k the median is 50% above Brisbane's all-roles median and nets roughly $93k, strong in a moderate-cost city. Operations management reliably clears the local benchmark. The caveat is the recent drop: the market is now hiring more mid-level operations managers, so the very high figures of last month reflected a thinner, more senior pool.
How much does a Senior Operations Manager make in Brisbane?
The band reaches $200k (p90), where operations managers running large or multi-site operations sit. The step up is scale: owning a bigger P&L, more sites or a larger workforce, and moving toward a general-manager or head-of-operations remit that sets strategy rather than running day-to-day delivery.

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Operations Manager salaries in other cities

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

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