Senior BizOps Manager

💰 $120K–$180K salary range

Median: $148K  ·  Based on 971 public job postings  ·  Updated August 30, 2026

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At high-growth companies, Senior BizOps Managers architect and optimize the operational frameworks that directly enable the efficient scaling and monetization of AI products and solutions. Based on 176 recent job postings, the salary range for this role is $150,000 to $205,000, with a median of $167,000. Professionals who command top pay demonstrate advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data extraction and analysis, expertise in Python for operational scripting and automation, and robust data visualization skills using tools like Tableau or Looker. These technical competencies, coupled with a deep understanding of AI product lifecycles and growth strategies, are critical for maximizing operational efficiency and driving revenue in fast-paced AI environments.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior BizOps Manager salary by location

• All locations: $148K median ($120K–$180K typical range)
• New York: $146K median, $115K–$173K range (-1% vs. national)
• San Francisco: $175K median, $141K–$218K range (+19% vs. national)
• Los Angeles: $150K median, $130K–$158K range (+2% vs. national)
• Chicago: $142K median, $115K–$173K range (-4% vs. national)
• Boston: $150K median, $119K–$173K range (+2% vs. national)
• Denver: $138K median, $106K–$154K range (-7% vs. national)
• San Diego: $162K median, $137K–$198K range (+10% vs. national)
• Seattle: $133K median, $111K–$163K range (-10% vs. national)

Highest paying companies

San Francisco

• OpenAI: $257K median
• Trulioo: $215K median
• Abridge: $210K median
• Structure Therapeutics: $186K median
• Airwallex: $153K median
• Figma: $141K median

New York

• Trulioo: $215K median
• Code and Theory: $205K median
• Oscar Health: $201K median
• Veeva: $188K median
• Tenexlabs: $170K median
• EliseAI: $145K median

Based on companies with 3+ active postings. Median of publicly advertised salary range.

What's typically included

• Health insurance: 76% of postings
• Equity (RSU/options): 67% of postings
• Flexible PTO: 60% of postings
• Parental leave: 35% of postings
• Learning/education budget: 15% of postings
• Visa sponsorship: 2% of postings

Typical experience required: 6–7 years.

Operations salaries by seniority

• Business Operations Analyst: $98K
• Business Operations Manager: $116K
• Revenue Operations Manager: $125K
• Senior BizOps Manager: $148K
• Operations Lead: $164K
• Head of Strategy & Operations: $181K
• VP Operations: $199K

What does a Senior BizOps Manager do?

Senior BizOps Managers are operators who keep the company running and scaling. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Government wage data

For corroboration, U.S. Department of Labor certified wage filings (FY2026) show a median of $148K for Senior BizOps Manager roles, ranging $116K–$190K, across 259 filings. This is reported separately from — never blended with — the job-posting median above.

Common questions

What is the average Senior BizOps Manager salary at an AI startup?
The median pay is $148K, with a typical range of $120K–$180K, based on 971 public job postings collected in 2025–2026.

What is the Senior BizOps Manager salary in New York?
New York Senior BizOps Managers at AI-native startups earn a median of $146K, with a typical range of $115K–$173K (25th–75th percentile). That's 1% below the $148K US national median. 16% below San Francisco's $175K. Based on 136 qualifying postings, 2025–2026.

What is the Senior BizOps Manager salary in San Francisco?
San Francisco Senior BizOps Managers at AI-native startups earn a median of $175K, with a typical range of $141K–$218K (25th–75th percentile). That's 19% above the $148K US national median. Based on 81 qualifying postings, 2025–2026.

Where does this salary data come from?
It is aggregated from public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.

Methodology

Figures are the midpoint of each posting's advertised USD salary range, aggregated from 971 public job postings (2025–2026). The range shown is the 25th–75th percentile; the median is the 50th percentile. Equity is separate and not included; where a posting's range reflects on-target earnings (OTE) for commission roles, that is included in the midpoint. Roles require at least 15 postings to be published. Last refreshed August 30, 2026.

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