folvr

Operations Manager Salary in Fontana, California

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$129,620/ year

Median Operations Manager in Fontana, CA

$68,880
10th
$84,000
25th
$129,620
Median
$185,000
75th
$225,700
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$129,620
Total compensation (est.)
$149,063
Bonus range
$4,200 – $22,200
Mean salary
$137,397

How This Compares

ℹ

Local BLS metro data isn't available for Fontana yet — showing the national median as a reference. Add local data →

Fontana, CA median
$129,620
California median
$132,212-2.0%
National median
$129,620

Cost of living in Fontana is 0% below the national average. Salary of $129,620 here is equivalent to $129,620 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$93,326-28.0%
3-5 years
$117,954-9.0%
6-10 years
$145,174+12.0%
10+ years
$178,876+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$114,066-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$129,620
Enterprise (5,000+)
$152,952+18.0%

Add your salary data

Anonymous. 60 seconds. See how you compare instantly.

$130K
$30K$500K

Operations Manager Salaries in Nearby Cities

Los Angeles, CA$195,726/yr
San Diego, CA$186,653/yr
San Jose, CA$230,724/yr
San Francisco, CA$239,797/yr
Fresno, CA$129,620/yr

Related Jobs in Fontana

Marketing Manager$138,730/yr
Human Resources Manager$136,350/yr
Business Analyst$95,290/yr
Sales Manager$130,600/yr
Account Manager$130,600/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$62/hr
Monthly gross$10,802/mo
25th percentile$84,000/yr
75th percentile$185,000/yr

Find Operations Manager jobs in Fontana

See open positions and negotiate with real data.

Search Indeed →Search LinkedIn →

Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

California Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.5%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

Operations Manager Salaries by City

Compare all US cities →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Operations Manager salary in Fontana?

The median Operations Manager salary in Fontana is $129,620 per year, with a range from $84,000 at the 25th percentile to $185,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Operations Manager pay in Fontana compare to the national average?

Operations Manager salaries in Fontana are 0% above the national median of $129,620. After adjusting for Fontana's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $129,620 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Operations Manager salaries in Fontana?

In Fontana, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Operations Manager roles start around $68,880, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $225,700 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Fontana a good place for Operations Manager jobs?

Fontana offers a Operations Manager median of $129,620, which is 0% above the US median of $129,620. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Fontana is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Operations Manager salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Operations Manager in Fontana is $185,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.