Computer Operator
9 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Computer Operator pay from ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer, Empsight. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
ERI Economic Research Institute
All Manufacturing Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
General Industry Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Engineering and Environmental Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Nonprofits Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Information Technology, Software Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Mercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Compensation Survey Suite
United StatesMercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Individual Contributors
United StatesMercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Informatics & Technology
United StatesEmpsight
Empsight Information Technology & Security Compensation Survey
United StatesRole summary
Monitors and controls a computer by operating the central console or on-line terminals. May operate auxiliary equipment directly associated with the computer. May maintain records regarding output units and supply inventories. May assist in manipulating controls to rearrange sequence of job steps to continue operations when individual units of the system malfunction.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Computer Operator salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Computer Operator pay?
- 9 surveys publish Computer Operator benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer, Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Computer Operator pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Computer Operator varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Computer Operator?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Computer Operator ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Computer Operator pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.