WM employees working as Scale Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Scale Operator professionals at WM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Scale Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,356 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,408 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Scale Operator at WM is $50,614 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $72,304 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $42,312 (25th percentile) and $61,165 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by WM Scale Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Scale Operator professionals typically earn between $20 and $29 per hour.
Scale Operator professionals typically earn between $3,526 and $5,097 monthly.
Scale Operator with an estimated total pay of $17 - $24/hr