Operations Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Operations Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $145,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $109,000 and $200,000. That sits 61% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 59 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 20% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Operations Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$109,000 – $200,000
Median: $145,000
Jun $125k
Jul $145k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $106,000 – $200,000
Overall $109k–$200k Mid $106k–$200k $102k $123k $144k $164k $185k $206k
Moderate confidence 59 listings (+8 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 59 job listings for this role and city, 96.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 30.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 70.0% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $109,000 Median  $145,000 $200,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median jumped $20,000 to $145,000, a 16% rise that makes Melbourne the best-paying operations manager market in this data, ahead of Perth at $135,000 and both Brisbane and Sydney at $125,000. Listings grew from 51 to 59, so pay and demand moved together. The 63% spread running $109,000 to $200,000 reflects how broadly the title is applied. Only 30% of listings stated a salary, so a move this large should be watched before treating it as settled.

Take Home Pay (based on median $145,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,988
Monthly (net)
~$8,615
Annual (net)
~$103,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $161,675

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?
The $109,000 floor assumes existing management experience, so there is no junior entry. Team leadership, logistics coordination and site management are the common routes in. P&L exposure and direct reports are what separate a genuine operations manager listing from a supervisory one.
Is $145,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $145,000 an operations manager earns 61.1% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,988 a week, which absorbs the city's high costs. It now leads every other capital by at least $10,000. Within Melbourne it sits below project management at $160,000 and above contracts administration at $132,000.
How much does a Senior Operations Manager make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $200,000, reached through multi-site or divisional responsibility rather than a larger single operation. General manager roles in Melbourne at $182,000 are the usual next title. Given the 16% rise came off low disclosure, treat the upper end as directional.

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Operations Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $145,000 0%
Perth $135,000 -7%
Brisbane $125,000 -14%
Sydney $125,000 -14%

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