Marketing Operations Salary Data (2026)
Salary benchmarks from 162 marketing operations job postings with disclosed compensation. Updated weekly from real listings.
Salary by Seniority Level
Compensation scales significantly with seniority in marketing operations. Entry-level roles start near $70K, while Director-level positions reach $213K+. Each level carries a meaningful jump in both base pay and total compensation.
| Level | Roles | Avg Low | Median | Avg High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 37 | $73,621 | $70,000 | $95,009 |
| Mid | 62 | $104,979 | $96,250 | $136,853 |
| Senior | 34 | $126,512 | $119,000 | $185,005 |
| Director | 25 | $149,990 | $153,800 | $212,888 |
Salary by Metro Area
Location remains a primary factor in MOps compensation. San Francisco and New York lead on average base pay, while remote roles trend lower. Metros with fewer than 3 data points are excluded.
| Metro | Roles | Avg Low | Median | Avg High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 15 | $125,463 | $115,000 | $174,075 |
| New York | 33 | $121,255 | $108,000 | $157,929 |
| Boston | 5 | $104,000 | $110,000 | $153,000 |
| San Francisco | 6 | $120,646 | $140,000 | $169,130 |
| Austin | 3 | $87,666 | $65,000 | $120,000 |
| Chicago | 3 | $108,233 | $105,000 | $150,566 |
| Seattle | 3 | $136,033 | $120,000 | $165,800 |
Remote vs. Onsite Pay
Remote marketing operations roles pay a median of $94,100, compared to $106,400 for onsite positions. The gap reflects both geographic arbitrage and the tendency for higher-level roles to require in-office presence.
Full remote vs. onsite breakdown
Highest-Paying MOps Roles
The top-paying marketing operations positions cluster in VP and Director titles at large enterprises. Total compensation packages at these levels regularly exceed $300,000.
- Technical Program Manager, Marketing Technology at Anthropic: $290,000 - $365,000
- Lead Group Product Manager, Marketing Technology Platform at Google: $240,000 - $334,000
- Sr. Director, Marketing Operations and Analytics at Illumio: $250,000 - $300,000
- Director, Franchise Marketing Analytics at Electronic Arts: $160,700 - $296,500
- Director, Marketing Analytics at Sutter Health: $183,643 - $293,841
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Source: MOps Report analysis of 241 marketing operations job postings (162 with disclosed salary data). Updated 2026-05-21.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average marketing operations salary in 2026?
The median marketing operations salary is $104,400 based on 162 job postings with disclosed compensation. The full range spans from $18,000 for entry-level roles to $365,000+ for VP-level positions at enterprise companies.
How much do entry-level MOps roles pay?
Entry-level marketing operations roles pay a median of $70,000. The average range runs from $73,621 to $95,009 based on 37 tracked positions.
Do remote MOps jobs pay less than onsite?
Yes. Remote marketing operations roles pay a median of $94,100, compared to $106,400 for onsite roles. The $12,300 gap is driven by geographic pay adjustments and the concentration of senior roles in office-based positions.
Which city pays the most for marketing operations?
San Francisco leads with the highest average salary range for marketing operations roles, followed by Boston and New York. However, San Francisco has fewer postings than New York, which dominates in total volume.