Operations Director Salaries
Operations Director salaries in Australia
Base pay
$130K - $200K/yr
$160K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$30K/yrAverage
$19K - $45K/yrRange
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Popular companies for Operations Directors in Australia
285 companies
285 Popular companies with Operations Director
Australian Government, Department of Defence
3.8
$100K - $108K
/yrTotal Pay
$104K
Median
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Recent salaries shared by Director of Operations
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Director of Operations
10-14 Years
$82K - $94K/yr
Launceston
submitted on 16 Feb 2026
$82K - $94K/yr
Director of Operations
10-14 Years
$120K - $140K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 20 Nov 2025
$120K - $140K/yr
Director of Operations
7-9 Years
$569K/yr
$359K • $210K
Melbourne
submitted on 3 Nov 2025
$569K/yr
$359K • $210K
Director of Operations
15+ Years
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 3 Nov 2025
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
Director of Operations
15+ Years
$203K - $236K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 4 Sept 2025
$203K - $236K/yr
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Director of Operations
15+ Years
$125K/yr
$125K • $0
Prahran
submitted on 4 June 2025
$125K/yr
$125K • $0
Director of Operations
15+ Years
$321K/yr
$292K • $29K
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2025
$321K/yr
$292K • $29K
Director of Operations
7-9 Years
$167K - $193K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 3 Apr 2025
$167K - $193K/yr
Director of Operations
4-6 Years
$158K - $184K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 10 Mar 2025
$158K - $184K/yr
Director of Operations
15+ Years
$207K/yr
$207K • $0
Christmas Island
submitted on 26 Feb 2025
$207K/yr
$207K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Director of Operations salaries
How much does a Director of Operations in Australia make?
The average salary for a Director of Operations is $190,000 per year or $91 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $350,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $149,000 (25th percentile) and $245,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 102 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Director of Operations employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Director of Operations in Australia?
The highest salary for a Director of Operations in Australia is $245,000 per year, $20,417 per month or $118 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Director of Operations in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Director of Operations in Australia is $149,000 per year, $12,417 per month or $72 per hour.