Product Operations Manager Salary in 2026
Product Operations Managers streamline the product development process. They manage tools, workflows, data pipelines, and cross-team coordination so PMs can focus on strategy and execution. Product Ops is a newer function with rapidly growing demand and compensation.
How Much Does a Product Operations Manager Make?
The national median total compensation for a Product Operations Manager in 2026 is $146K, with the full range spanning $107K - $198K. The 25th to 75th percentile band is $122K to $182K. Total compensation includes base salary ($87K-$126K), annual bonus, and annualized equity.
Product Operations Manager roles typically require 3-7 years of experience. Product Ops managers often come from project management, business operations, or analytics backgrounds. Strong process design and data skills are essential. The role is most common at companies with 50+ PMs.
Salary varies significantly by location (San Francisco pays 20% above average, Berlin 35% below), company type (FAANG pays 30% more than startups), and specialization (10% AI premium). Growing +7% YoY. Fastest-growing product-adjacent role as companies scale their PM organizations.
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Skills That Increase Product Ops Salary
Product Operations Manager Career Path
Product Ops managers often come from project management, business operations, or analytics backgrounds. Strong process design and data skills are essential. The role is most common at companies with 50+ PMs.