Operations Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Operations Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $160,000. That sits 32% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 25% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Operations Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $160,000
Median: $125,000
May $125k
Jun $125k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $97,500 – $160,000
Overall $100k–$160k Mid $97k–$160k $94k $108k $122k $136k $150k $164k
Moderate confidence 51 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.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Operations manager pay in Melbourne is remarkably stable: $125k this month, same as last, on identical demand (51 listings). That median holds 32% above the city's all-roles figure and matches what almost every other capital pays (Sydney, Perth and Adelaide all sit at $125k, Brisbane a touch higher at $127,500). The wide $100k-to-$160k band means industry and headcount, not city, decide where you land. This is a consistent, portable role across the country.

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 Melbourne?
This is not an entry role, so the $97k p10 reflects smaller operations rather than junior pay. People arrive after years running teams or functions. Owning a P&L, managing a larger workforce, and experience in a complex operation (logistics, manufacturing, multi-site) are what push pay toward the $160k top. Company size is the biggest single factor.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $125k the median earns 32% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets about $91k after tax, comfortably ahead of most white-collar work. Pay and demand both held flat this month, which signals a stable rather than heating market. The role pays much the same nationally, so there is little to gain by relocating.
How much does a Senior Operations Manager make in Melbourne?
The mid band tops at $160k, and there is no separate senior tier in this sample, so the ceiling runs through scale. Moving into General Manager ($160k in Melbourne, more elsewhere) or a head-of-operations role is the step up, which rewards owning a larger P&L and a bigger workforce rather than a single site or function.

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Operations Manager salaries in other cities

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

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