General and Operations Managers, Phoenix

$98,610

Local median annual wage in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. Middle half of earners roughly $64,830 to $157,230.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−6.8%
US median
$105,770
Cost of living (103.3) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
103.3
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$64,830 to $157,230
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
81,520
Job code
11-1021

General and Operations Managers in Phoenix pay a median $98,610 (May 2025), 6.8% below the US median of $105,770. At local prices (index 103.3), that median buys about what $95,460 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$98,610 in Phoenix buys about what $95,460 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 103.3, 2024). Housing & rent index is 121.2 vs overall 103.3 (US average = 100, 2024).

General and Operations Managers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Phoenix $98,610 $64,830 to $157,230 103.3
Dallas $111,010 $71,040 to $173,250 103.1
San Francisco $149,990 $98,890 to $220,200 115.6
Tulsa $96,150 $61,580 to $143,850 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for General and Operations Managers in Phoenix?
The median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $98,610 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Phoenix pay compare to the US median for General and Operations Managers?
Local median pay is 6.8% below the national median of $105,770.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Phoenix is 103.3 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $98,610 has about the same buying power as $95,460 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.