Operations Manager Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 34 current operations manager listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 34 disclosed ranges

$112,500/yr

$41,600$92,500 – $152,435 typical$215,986

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Transportationup to $228,000
Federal Aviation Administrationup to $228,000
Apex Technology, Inc.up to $220,000
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courtsup to $209,600
Smithsonian Institutionup to $197,200

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Operations Manager roles in Washington, DC that list pay

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SATCS, National Operations Manager(MSS-3, Level-12)

U.S. Department of Transportation · Washington, District of Columbia

$203,972 - $228,000

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (MSS-3, Level 10), Operations Manager

Federal Aviation Administration · Seatac, Washington

$181,308 - $228,000

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Senior Product Operations Manager, Factory X

Apex Technology, Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia

$180,000 - $220,000

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Real Property Operations Manager

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts · Washington, District of Columbia

$169,292 - $209,600

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Facilities Planning and Operations Manager

Smithsonian Institution · Washington, District of Columbia

$169,279 - $197,200

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Supervisory Building Operations Manager

U.S. Department of Justice · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

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What moves Operations Manager pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior operations manager roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same operations manager title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Operations Manager make in Washington, DC?

Based on 34 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $112,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Operations Manager?

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