VP Operations Salary in Chicago

💰 $148K–$238K salary range

Median: $182K  ·  Based on 16 public Chicago job postings  ·  Updated June 21, 2026

This VP Operations salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

VP Operations pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $182K median
• National: $200K median

Chicago VP Operations pay runs 9% below the national median.

Operations salaries in Chicago by seniority

• Business Operations Manager: $106K
• Revenue Operations Manager: $123K
• Senior BizOps Manager: $137K
• VP Operations: $182K

What does a VP Operations in Chicago do?

VP Operationss are operators who keep the company running and scaling. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average VP Operations salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $182K, with a typical range of $148K–$238K, based on 16 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national VP Operations salary?
The national median is $200K; Chicago is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Chicago postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 16 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 21, 2026.

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