salary$98,390 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$210,940per year
Jobs in the area3,340people work this job
Can a operations manager afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 14.9% of the median operations manager salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a operations manager make in Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a operations manager in the Rockford, IL area is $98,390 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $50,640 and $210,940.
Can a operations manager afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 14.9% of the median operations manager salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rockford, IL metro area.