What are the main factors that influence a Head of IT Operations'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 Head of IT Operations?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Head of IT Operations roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Head of IT Operations's salary?

A Head of IT Operations's salary grows with experience: starting around $126,875 for beginners, reaching about $130,765 at mid-level, and approach $137,206 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Head of IT Operations?

Head of IT Operations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Head of IT Operations roles are District of Columbia $166,827, California $166,195, Massachusetts $163,980. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Head of IT Operations roles make?

Salaries for Head of IT Operations level roles vary by specialization: Head of Operations: $310,604; SVP of IT Operations: $304,930; Head of IT Vendor Management: $253,050; Operations Head: $200,801; Manager IT Infrastructure Operations: $152,000.

Head of IT Operations Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Head of IT Operations make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head of IT Operations in New Mexico is $139,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Head of IT Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,413
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,930 to $152,566
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,614

10% $111,614

50% (Median) $139,555

90% $164,413

Head of IT Operations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,566	$12,714	$2,934	$73
Average	$139,555	$11,630	$2,684	$67
25th Percentile	$124,930	$10,411	$2,402	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Head of IT Operations Salaries

A Head of IT Operations'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 Head of IT Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Head of IT Operations'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): $126,875
Early Career (1-2 years): $128,334
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,765
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,197
Expert (over 8 years): $137,206

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Head of IT Operations	less than 1 year	$126,875
Early Career Level Head of IT Operations	1-2 years	$128,334
Mid-Level Level Head of IT Operations	2-4 years	$130,765
Senior-Level Level Head of IT Operations	5-8 years	$133,197
Expert Level Head of IT Operations	over 8 years	$137,206

How Do Head of IT Operations 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 Head of IT Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $166,827.
California: $166,195.
Massachusetts: $163,980.

District of Columbia $166,827 California $166,195 Massachusetts $163,980 Washington $163,377 New Jersey $163,317 Alaska $163,106 Connecticut $161,026 New York $160,183

Hawaii $157,486 Rhode Island $156,220 Maryland $155,361 Minnesota $154,186 Colorado $153,734 Illinois $153,583 Oregon $153,010 Delaware $152,589

New Hampshire $152,323 Virginia $151,730 Pennsylvania $149,997 Nevada $149,123 North Dakota $148,837 Michigan $148,385 Wisconsin $148,219 Vermont $147,888

Texas $146,968 Maine $146,908 Arizona $146,818 Ohio $146,712 Georgia $145,326 Indiana $144,633 Wyoming $144,497 Utah $144,286

Iowa $144,196 Kansas $143,473 Louisiana $143,262 North Carolina $143,186 Missouri $143,156 Florida $142,569 Montana $142,252 Nebraska $141,951

Kentucky $141,785 South Carolina $141,182 Tennessee $140,806 Idaho $140,655 New Mexico $139,555 Oklahoma $139,314 Alabama $138,425 South Dakota $136,933

Arkansas $136,120 West Virginia $135,683 Mississippi $134,372

Top Paying Cities for Head of IT Operations

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:

Algodones: $141,041
Belen: $140,256
Bernalillo: $141,291

Algodones, NM $141,041

Belen, NM $140,256

Bernalillo, NM $141,291

Bluewater, NM $138,324

Bosque, NM $139,225

Casa Blanca, NM $139,540

Cedar Crest, NM $141,408

Cedarvale, NM $135,864

Cerrillos, NM $141,143

Claunch, NM $135,360

Coyote, NM $139,064

Cuba, NM $138,841

Cubero, NM $139,849

Edgewood, NM $140,777

Estancia, NM $139,099

Gallina, NM $138,336

Counselor, NM $138,422

Grants, NM $138,166

Milan, NM $138,719

Isleta, NM $141,534

Jarales, NM $140,120

Jemez Pueblo, NM $140,363

Jemez Springs, NM $139,930

Laguna, NM $140,533

La Jara, NM $138,686

La Joya, NM $138,365

Lindrith, NM $138,198

Los Lunas, NM $140,999

Mcintosh, NM $139,864

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $138,933

Moriarty, NM $139,394

Mountainair, NM $137,890

Nageezi, NM $138,238

New Laguna, NM $139,781

Paguate, NM $139,876

Pena Blanca, NM $141,439

Peralta, NM $141,222

Placitas, NM $141,294

Ponderosa, NM $140,185

Prewitt, NM $138,282

Regina, NM $138,378

Sandia Park, NM $141,053

Corrales, NM $141,585

San Fidel, NM $139,028

San Rafael, NM $138,436

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $141,054

San Ysidro, NM $140,865

Stanley, NM $139,374

Tijeras, NM $141,071

Tome, NM $140,810

Torreon, NM $140,342

Veguita, NM $139,215

Willard, NM $137,642

Youngsville, NM $139,103

Bosque Farms, NM $141,481

Clines Corners, NM $138,532

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $141,161

Cochiti Lake, NM $141,345

Albuquerque, NM $141,665

Kirtland Afb, NM $141,665

Rio Rancho, NM $141,433

Gallup, NM $138,482

Brimhall, NM $138,091

Church Rock, NM $138,155

Continental Divide, NM $138,057

Crownpoint, NM $138,172

Fence Lake, NM $137,556

Fort Wingate, NM $138,107

Gamerco, NM $138,339

Mentmore, NM $138,125

Mexican Springs, NM $138,109

Ramah, NM $137,856

Rehoboth, NM $138,201

Thoreau, NM $138,208

Tohatchi, NM $138,082

Vanderwagen, NM $138,109

Zuni, NM $138,076

Navajo, NM $138,264

Jamestown, NM $137,920

Pinehill, NM $137,749

Sheep Springs, NM $138,231

Smith Lake, NM $138,746

Yatahey, NM $138,181

Farmington, NM $138,846

Aztec, NM $139,102

Blanco, NM $138,452

Bloomfield, NM $138,288

Flora Vista, NM $138,989

Fruitland, NM $138,119

Kirtland, NM $138,990

La Plata, NM $139,040

Navajo Dam, NM $138,978

Shiprock, NM $138,785

Waterflow, NM $138,714

Newcomb, NM $138,146

Sanostee, NM $138,234

Santa Fe, NM $142,388

Abiquiu, NM $138,493

Alcalde, NM $140,905

Amalia, NM $138,282

Arroyo Hondo, NM $138,088

Arroyo Seco, NM $138,247

Canjilon, NM $138,065

Canones, NM $139,323

Carson, NM $138,616

Cebolla, NM $138,146

Cerro, NM $138,187

Chama, NM $138,752

Chamisal, NM $140,532

Chimayo, NM $141,518

Cordova, NM $141,279

Costilla, NM $138,862

Taos Ski Valley, NM $137,809

Dixon, NM $140,397

Dulce, NM $138,749

El Prado, NM $138,369

El Rito, NM $139,004

Embudo, NM $139,676

Espanola, NM $141,347

Glorieta, NM $141,839

Hernandez, NM $140,033

Ilfeld, NM $140,530

La Madera, NM $138,760

Lamy, NM $141,298

Llano, NM $140,247

Los Alamos, NM $141,633

White Rock, NM $141,900

Medanales, NM $140,188

Ojo Caliente, NM $139,364

Los Ojos, NM $138,412

Pecos, NM $141,398

Penasco, NM $139,725

Petaca, NM $137,937

Questa, NM $138,333

Ranchos De Taos, NM $139,062

Red River, NM $137,938

Ribera, NM $138,826

Rowe, NM $140,663

San Cristobal, NM $137,934

San Jose, NM $140,316

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $141,002

Santa Cruz, NM $141,470

Serafina, NM $138,475

Taos, NM $138,290

Tererro, NM $141,850

Tesuque, NM $142,388

Tierra Amarilla, NM $138,290

Trampas, NM $139,611

Tres Piedras, NM $137,899

Truchas, NM $140,884

Vadito, NM $139,542

Valdez, NM $138,038

Vallecitos, NM $137,929

Velarde, NM $140,185

Villanueva, NM $138,558

Spaceport City, NM $135,733

Las Vegas, NM $137,382

Angel Fire, NM $137,788

Anton Chico, NM $137,144

Buena Vista, NM $138,404

Chacon, NM $138,502

Cimarron, NM $137,572

Cleveland, NM $139,484

Eagle Nest, NM $137,676

Guadalupita, NM $138,290

Holman, NM $139,129

La Loma, NM $136,914

Maxwell, NM $137,619

Miami, NM $137,322

Mills, NM $136,834

Montezuma, NM $140,193

Mora, NM $139,680

Mosquero, NM $136,715

Ocate, NM $137,471

Ojo Feliz, NM $137,833

Rainsville, NM $138,437

Raton, NM $137,966

Rociada, NM $140,263

Roy, NM $136,864

Sapello, NM $139,046

Solano, NM $136,697

Springer, NM $137,262

Ute Park, NM $137,637

Valmora, NM $137,266

Wagon Mound, NM $137,110

Watrous, NM $137,313

Socorro, NM $136,995

Aragon, NM $137,410

Datil, NM $136,843

Lemitar, NM $137,633

Luna, NM $137,654

Magdalena, NM $136,854

Pie Town, NM $137,310

Polvadera, NM $137,964

Quemado, NM $137,595

Reserve, NM $137,348

San Acacia, NM $138,192

San Antonio, NM $136,237

Truth Or Consequences, NM $136,209

Arrey, NM $136,186

Caballo, NM $136,280

Derry, NM $135,586

Elephant Butte, NM $136,563

Garfield, NM $135,193

Hatch, NM $133,026

Monticello, NM $136,201

Rincon, NM $132,261

Salem, NM $134,771

Williamsburg, NM $136,380

Winston, NM $136,301

Las Cruces, NM $130,530

White Sands Missile Range, NM $130,958

Santa Teresa, NM $131,910

Playas, NM $136,839

Animas, NM $137,175

Anthony, NM $131,878

Arenas Valley, NM $136,932

Bayard, NM $136,805

Berino, NM $131,280

Buckhorn, NM $136,947

Santa Clara, NM $137,045

Chamberino, NM $131,417

Cliff, NM $136,789

Columbus, NM $136,421

Deming, NM $136,453

Dona Ana, NM $130,534

Fairacres, NM $130,925

Faywood, NM $136,390

Fort Bayard, NM $136,914

Gila, NM $136,587

Glenwood, NM $136,694

Hachita, NM $136,421

Hanover, NM $136,450

Hillsboro, NM $136,171

Hurley, NM $136,713

La Mesa, NM $133,026

Lordsburg, NM $136,738

Mesilla, NM $130,533

Mesilla Park, NM $130,546

Mesquite, NM $130,658

Mimbres, NM $136,558

Mule Creek, NM $136,927

Organ, NM $130,614

Pinos Altos, NM $136,786

Radium Springs, NM $130,586

Redrock, NM $136,438

Rodeo, NM $137,348

San Miguel, NM $130,608

Silver City, NM $136,787

Sunland Park, NM $131,208

Tyrone, NM $137,193

Vado, NM $130,711

Chaparral, NM $132,359

Clovis, NM $136,525

Cannon Afb, NM $136,224

Broadview, NM $136,127

Causey, NM $135,894

Crossroads, NM $135,571

Dora, NM $136,216

Elida, NM $135,651

Floyd, NM $135,981

Fort Sumner, NM $135,871

Grady, NM $136,257

House, NM $136,148

Kenna, NM $135,653

Lingo, NM $135,885

Melrose, NM $136,171

Milnesand, NM $135,598

Pep, NM $135,784

Portales, NM $136,281

Rogers, NM $135,821

Saint Vrain, NM $136,258

Taiban, NM $135,824

Texico, NM $136,311

Yeso, NM $135,332

Roswell, NM $135,488

Artesia, NM $135,757

Caprock, NM $135,481

Carlsbad, NM $135,846

Dexter, NM $135,585

Eunice, NM $135,966

Hagerman, NM $135,653

Hobbs, NM $136,165

Hope, NM $135,155

Jal, NM $135,806

Lake Arthur, NM $135,428

Lakewood, NM $135,630

Loco Hills, NM $135,880

Loving, NM $135,811

Lovington, NM $136,034

Mcdonald, NM $135,663

Malaga, NM $135,678

Maljamar, NM $135,546

Monument, NM $135,865

Tatum, NM $135,751

Whites City, NM $135,978

Carrizozo, NM $134,847

Alamogordo, NM $134,417

Alto, NM $134,866

Bent, NM $134,443

Capitan, NM $134,553

Cloudcroft, NM $134,428

Corona, NM $135,433

Encino, NM $136,521

Fort Stanton, NM $134,610

Glencoe, NM $134,514

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $134,402

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $134,402

Hondo, NM $134,637

La Luz, NM $134,402

Lincoln, NM $134,245

Mayhill, NM $134,706

Mescalero, NM $134,462

Nogal, NM $135,039

Orogrande, NM $134,470

Picacho, NM $134,609

Pinon, NM $135,115

Ruidoso, NM $135,122

Ruidoso Downs, NM $134,939

Sacramento, NM $134,523

San Patricio, NM $134,682

Sunspot, NM $134,402

Timberon, NM $134,693

Tinnie, NM $134,530

Tularosa, NM $134,491

Vaughn, NM $135,971

Weed, NM $134,690

Tucumcari, NM $136,646

Amistad, NM $136,469

Bard, NM $136,251

Capulin, NM $137,794

Clayton, NM $136,735

Conchas Dam, NM $136,858

Cuervo, NM $136,200

Des Moines, NM $137,250

Folsom, NM $137,462

Garita, NM $136,596

Gladstone, NM $136,870

Grenville, NM $136,845

Logan, NM $136,641

Mcalister, NM $136,218

Nara Visa, NM $136,317

Newkirk, NM $136,468

Quay, NM $136,546

San Jon, NM $136,400

Santa Rosa, NM $136,546

Sedan, NM $136,594

Trementina, NM $136,588

Head of IT Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Head of IT Operations roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Head of IT Operations positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Head of IT Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Head of IT Operations

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$160,488	$77.0	15%

Head of IT Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head of IT Operations'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.

$124,930

Average $139,555/year

$152,566

$10,411

Average $11,630/month

$12,714

$2,402

Average $2,684/week

$2,934

$60

Average $67/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,566	$12,714	$2,934	$73
Average	$139,555	$11,630	$2,684	$67
25th Percentile	$124,930	$10,411	$2,402	$60

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