What are the main factors that influence a Director of Ops's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Director of Ops?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Director of Ops roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Director of Ops's salary?

A Director of Ops's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,795 for beginners, reaching about $212,238 at mid-level, and approach $333,627 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Director of Ops?

Director of Ops salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director of Ops roles are District of Columbia $224,495, California $223,643, Massachusetts $220,663. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director of Ops roles make?

Salaries for Director of Ops level roles vary by specialization: Fixed Ops Director: $199,580; Ops Director: $198,279; Ops Manager: $109,823; Dev Ops: $106,555; Ops Coordinator: $77,978.

Director of Ops Salary in Connecticut

How much does a Director of Ops make in Connecticut? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director of Ops in Connecticut is $216,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

However, a Director of Ops's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $257,500
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $199,440 to $238,051
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $183,736

10% $183,736

50% (Median) $216,689

90% $257,500

Director of Ops Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,051	$19,838	$4,578	$114
Average	$216,689	$18,057	$4,167	$104
25th Percentile	$199,440	$16,620	$3,835	$96

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Key Factors That Influence Director of Ops Salaries

A Director of Ops's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Director of Ops Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director of Ops's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $152,897
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $212,238
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $243,914
Expert (over 8 years): $333,627

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Operations Manager	less than 1 year	$112,795
Senior Operations Manager	1-2 years	$152,897
Director of Ops	2-4 years	$212,238
Divisional/Regional Operations Director	5-8 years	$243,914
SVP of Operations	over 8 years	$333,627

How Do Director of Ops Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Director of Ops. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $224,495.
California: $223,643.
Massachusetts: $220,663.

District of Columbia $224,495 California $223,643 Massachusetts $220,663 Washington $219,852 New Jersey $219,770 Alaska $219,487 Connecticut $216,689 New York $215,553

Hawaii $211,924 Rhode Island $210,221 Maryland $209,065 Minnesota $207,483 Colorado $206,875 Illinois $206,672 Oregon $205,902 Delaware $205,334

New Hampshire $204,977 Virginia $204,178 Pennsylvania $201,847 Nevada $200,671 North Dakota $200,285 Michigan $199,677 Wisconsin $199,454 Vermont $199,008

Texas $197,771 Maine $197,690 Arizona $197,568 Ohio $197,426 Georgia $195,561 Indiana $194,628 Wyoming $194,446 Utah $194,162

Iowa $194,040 Kansas $193,067 Louisiana $192,783 North Carolina $192,682 Missouri $192,641 Florida $191,851 Montana $191,425 Nebraska $191,019

Kentucky $190,796 South Carolina $189,985 Tennessee $189,478 Idaho $189,276 New Mexico $187,795 Oklahoma $187,471 Alabama $186,275 South Dakota $184,267

Arkansas $183,172 West Virginia $182,584 Mississippi $180,820

Top Paying Cities for Director of Ops

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Old Mystic: $213,252
Oneco: $212,702
Avon: $213,659

Old Mystic, CT $213,252

Oneco, CT $212,702

Avon, CT $213,659

Bloomfield, CT $213,781

Windsor, CT $213,787

Bristol, CT $213,765

Burlington, CT $213,753

Broad Brook, CT $212,593

Canaan, CT $212,739

Canton, CT $213,556

Canton Center, CT $213,493

Colebrook, CT $212,745

Collinsville, CT $213,540

East Berlin, CT $213,424

East Canaan, CT $212,978

East Glastonbury, CT $213,783

East Granby, CT $212,621

East Hartland, CT $212,078

East Windsor Hill, CT $213,621

Ellington, CT $212,128

Farmington, CT $213,428

Falls Village, CT $213,467

Glastonbury, CT $213,791

Granby, CT $212,185

Berlin, CT $213,408

Lakeville, CT $213,649

Manchester, CT $213,765

Bolton, CT $213,489

New Britain, CT $213,343

New Hartford, CT $213,716

Norfolk, CT $213,270

North Canton, CT $213,333

North Granby, CT $211,561

Pine Meadow, CT $213,526

Plainville, CT $213,424

Barkhamsted, CT $213,098

Poquonock, CT $213,621

Riverton, CT $212,836

Vernon Rockville, CT $213,199

Rocky Hill, CT $213,552

Salisbury, CT $212,214

Sharon, CT $215,267

Simsbury, CT $213,471

Somers, CT $210,383

Somersville, CT $210,342

South Glastonbury, CT $213,734

South Windsor, CT $213,702

North Windham, CT $213,203

Pomfret Center, CT $212,978

Putnam, CT $212,856

Quinebaug, CT $212,921

Rogers, CT $212,848

Scotland, CT $213,213

South Willington, CT $212,676

South Windham, CT $213,258

South Woodstock, CT $212,956

Storrs Mansfield, CT $213,086

Thompson, CT $212,899

Ashford, CT $212,714

Willington, CT $212,648

Windham, CT $213,225

Woodstock, CT $212,895

Woodstock Valley, CT $212,808

New London, CT $213,262

Baltic, CT $213,211

Canterbury, CT $213,122

Central Village, CT $212,954

East Lyme, CT $213,331

Bozrah, CT $213,236

Gales Ferry, CT $213,248

Gilman, CT $213,278

Mashantucket, CT $213,225

Ledyard, CT $213,244

Groton, CT $213,260

Hanover, CT $213,209

Jewett City, CT $213,199

Montville, CT $213,256

Moosup, CT $212,850

Mystic, CT $213,250

Niantic, CT $213,319

North Stonington, CT $213,146

Norwich, CT $213,201

Preston, CT $213,201

Oakdale, CT $213,313

Old Lyme, CT $213,726

Stafford, CT $211,776

Stafford Springs, CT $211,881

Staffordville, CT $211,575

Suffield, CT $210,182

Taconic, CT $212,992

Tariffville, CT $213,094

Enfield, CT $210,137

Tolland, CT $212,568

Unionville, CT $213,609

East Windsor, CT $212,317

Weatogue, CT $213,669

West Granby, CT $212,639

West Hartland, CT $212,155

West Simsbury, CT $213,444

West Suffield, CT $210,219

Winchester Center, CT $213,467

Windsor Locks, CT $212,323

Winsted, CT $213,446

Hartford, CT $213,972

West Hartford, CT $213,789

East Hartford, CT $213,955

Wethersfield, CT $213,779

Newington, CT $213,386

Plainfield, CT $213,045

Quaker Hill, CT $213,262

South Lyme, CT $213,461

Sterling, CT $212,648

Stonington, CT $213,207

Pawcatuck, CT $213,092

Taftville, CT $213,201

Uncasville, CT $213,248

Versailles, CT $213,189

Voluntown, CT $213,035

Waterford, CT $213,266

Wauregan, CT $212,938

West Mystic, CT $213,254

Yantic, CT $213,215

Ansonia, CT $217,514

Beacon Falls, CT $216,934

Botsford, CT $220,932

Branford, CT $215,472

Cheshire, CT $215,075

Centerbrook, CT $214,389

Chester, CT $214,389

Clinton, CT $215,322

Cobalt, CT $213,805

Colchester, CT $213,598

Cromwell, CT $213,542

Deep River, CT $214,515

Derby, CT $218,507

Killingworth, CT $215,052

Salem, CT $213,438

Durham, CT $214,525

East Haddam, CT $213,911

East Hampton, CT $213,872

Essex, CT $214,201

Guilford, CT $215,665

Haddam, CT $214,320

Hadlyme, CT $214,024

Hawleyville, CT $220,377

Higganum, CT $214,373

Ivoryton, CT $214,432

Madison, CT $215,403

Marion, CT $214,485

Marlborough, CT $213,738

Meriden, CT $213,913

Middlefield, CT $214,071

Middle Haddam, CT $213,953

Middletown, CT $213,822

Milford, CT $221,565

Milldale, CT $214,138

Monroe, CT $223,777

Moodus, CT $213,968

Newtown, CT $220,807

North Branford, CT $215,409

Northford, CT $215,375

North Haven, CT $215,212

North Westchester, CT $213,578

Old Saybrook, CT $214,286

Orange, CT $216,208

Oxford, CT $218,645

Plantsville, CT $214,126

Portland, CT $213,712

Rockfall, CT $213,832

Sandy Hook, CT $220,614

Seymour, CT $217,629

Shelton, CT $223,080

South Britain, CT $219,448

Southbury, CT $219,373

Southington, CT $213,570

Stevenson, CT $224,251

Wallingford, CT $215,004

Stratford, CT $227,348

Westbrook, CT $214,821

New Haven, CT $214,904

East Haven, CT $215,006

Hamden, CT $215,194

West Haven, CT $215,091

Bethany, CT $216,007

Woodbridge, CT $215,545

Willimantic, CT $213,260

Abington, CT $212,950

Amston, CT $213,483

Andover, CT $213,390

Ballouville, CT $212,765

Brooklyn, CT $212,948

Chaplin, CT $213,130

Columbia, CT $213,410

Coventry, CT $213,276

Danielson, CT $212,694

Dayville, CT $212,704

Eastford, CT $212,854

East Killingly, CT $212,491

East Woodstock, CT $212,931

Fabyan, CT $212,933

Grosvenor Dale, CT $212,935

Hampton, CT $213,059

Hebron, CT $213,521

Lebanon, CT $213,333

Mansfield Center, CT $213,146

Mansfield Depot, CT $213,154

North Franklin, CT $213,236

North Grosvenordale, CT $212,950

Pomfret, CT $212,964

Bridgeport, CT $227,940

Trumbull, CT $226,715

Easton, CT $226,587

Waterbury, CT $215,772

Prospect, CT $215,717

Wolcott, CT $214,519

Bantam, CT $216,545

Bethlehem, CT $217,021

Cornwall, CT $215,513

Cornwall Bridge, CT $216,764

Gaylordsville, CT $218,728

Goshen, CT $214,967

Kent, CT $217,199

Lakeside, CT $216,784

Litchfield, CT $215,768

Middlebury, CT $217,279

Morris, CT $216,431

Naugatuck, CT $216,737

New Milford, CT $219,387

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $217,587

Northfield, CT $215,046

Oakville, CT $215,924

Pequabuck, CT $214,270

Plymouth, CT $214,973

Roxbury, CT $219,225

Sherman, CT $219,643

South Kent, CT $217,698

Terryville, CT $214,432

Thomaston, CT $215,302

Torrington, CT $214,361

Harwinton, CT $214,420

Washington, CT $218,049

Washington Depot, CT $218,193

Watertown, CT $216,224

West Cornwall, CT $214,856

Woodbury, CT $217,917

Bethel, CT $220,632

Brookfield, CT $220,281

Cos Cob, CT $229,894

Danbury, CT $220,314

New Fairfield, CT $220,316

Darien, CT $229,827

Fairfield, CT $227,804

Georgetown, CT $225,983

Greenwich, CT $229,722

Greens Farms, CT $227,672

New Canaan, CT $228,866

Norwalk, CT $229,014

Old Greenwich, CT $229,896

Redding Center, CT $223,832

Redding Ridge, CT $223,832

Ridgefield, CT $221,863

Riverside, CT $229,884

Westport, CT $227,674

Weston, CT $226,739

Southport, CT $227,751

Redding, CT $223,331

Wilton, CT $226,968

Stamford, CT $229,949

Bridgewater, CT $219,973

Director of Ops Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director of Ops roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Director of Ops positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director of Ops as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director of Ops

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$270,861	$130.0	25%
Financial Services	$260,026	$125.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$255,692	$123.0	18%
Biotechnology	$249,192	$120.0	15%
Internet	$242,691	$117.0	12%

Director of Ops Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director of Ops's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$199,440

Average $216,689/year

$238,051

$16,620

Average $18,057/month

$19,838

$3,835

Average $4,167/week

$4,578

$96

Average $104/hour

$114

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,051	$19,838	$4,578	$114
Average	$216,689	$18,057	$4,167	$104
25th Percentile	$199,440	$16,620	$3,835	$96

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