Transportation & Logistics Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Operations Manager Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median operations manager salary in Aurora, IL is $98,468 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$98,468
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-5,182
Cost of Living
95%

Operations Manager Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level operations manager earns around $58,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,900
$-3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$100,700
$-5,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$166,250
$-8,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $55,100
25th Percentile $72,200
Median (50th) $98,468
75th Percentile $133,000
90th Percentile $175,750

Operations Manager Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$111,942
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$110,906
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$88,103
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$84,993
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Operations Manager in Aurora

Education

Most operations manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.