Operations roles are critical as employers navigate an increasingly global business environment. The rise of globalization and e-commerce mean supply chains and inventory management are increasingly important. The educational requirements for operations are increasing as data and technology become essential for managing complex operations. As demand for these skills and workers grows, pay should increase as well.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Operations Trainee in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $77,557, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $70,294, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $69,287, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $57,876, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $54,223.
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Operations Trainee is Gulfstream.
Frequently asked questions about Operations Trainee salaries
The average salary for Operations Trainee is $72,515 per year or $35 per hour, with top earners making up to $113,728 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $57,765 (25th percentile) to $92,235 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 137 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Operations Trainee employees.
The highest salary for Operations Trainee is $92,235 per year, $7,686 per month or $44 per hour.
The lowest salary for Operations Trainee is $57,765 per year, $4,814 per month or $28 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Operations Trainee
43 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Operations Trainee
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1-3 years
$44K - $52K/yr
Clinton, MS
submitted on Apr 23, 2026
$44K - $52K/yr
Operations Trainee
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1-3 years
$76K - $88K/yr
Decatur, AL
submitted on Sep 16, 2025
$76K - $88K/yr
Operations Trainee
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1-3 years
$55K/yr
($55K • $0)
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Feb 15, 2025
$55K/yr
$55K • $0
Operations Trainee
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0-1 year
$71K - $83K/yr
Emporia, KS
submitted on Dec 17, 2024
$71K - $83K/yr
Operations Trainee
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1-3 years
$59K/yr
($59K • $0)
Baltimore, MD
submitted on Sep 29, 2024
$59K/yr
$59K • $0
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