Side-by-side distribution
Learning & Development
$84,240
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 33.3%
- Live roles
- 372
People Operations
$125,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 40.7%
- Live roles
- 167
Highest-paying jobs
Machine Learning Research, RF Foundation Models Specialist
Education Practitioner - Learning & Assessment Specialist
Specialist Solutions Architect - AI/ML
Senior Learning and Development Manager
Lead Learning Technical Enablement Specialist
Senior AI/Machine Learning Specialist
AI/ML Computational Science Specialist
Senior Manager, Oncology Commercial Learning and Development
Senior L&D Program Manager - Manager Programs
Manager, Learning and Development Core
Highest-paying jobs
Payroll & People Ops Coordinator
People ops / recruiting Evaluator
Sr. Manager, People Operations
Manager, People Operations
Senior Manager, People Operations
People Operations Manager
People Ops Manager
People Operations Manager
People Operations Manager
Manager, People Operations
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| CS Columbus State Community College | $37,440 | 7 |
Allina Health
|
$94,973 | 5 |
Sanford Health
|
$76,856 | 5 |
Curriculum Associates
|
$80,250 | 4 |
| US University System of New Hampshire | $66,665 | 4 |
Harlem Children's Zone
|
$30,000 | 4 |
| AD AdventHealth | $102,086 | 3 |
| CC Cincinnati Children's | $71,822 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Highwire
|
$112,500 | 5 |
| VI Via | $80,000 | 3 |
|
Rogo
|
$165,000 | 2 |
| HU Hudl | $117,673 | 2 |
Casechek
|
$107,500 | 2 |
|
Weekday AI
|
$208,000 | 1 |
| MS Muon Space | $203,500 | 1 |
| SA Skild AI | $200,000 | 1 |
Learning & Development salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $140,798 | 6 |
| Boston | $129,038 | 4 |
| Austin | $112,500 | 3 |
| New York | $105,269 | 18 |
| Denver | $95,000 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $92,000 | 3 |
| Chicago | $78,500 | 7 |
People Operations salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $155,000 | 4 |
| New York | $142,500 | 13 |
| Los Angeles | $130,000 | 3 |
| London | $99,153 | 5 |
Learning & Development vs People Operations: which pays more?
The median for Learning & Development is $84,240 per year (typically $65,000–$112,350), versus $125,000 for People Operations ($101,993–$157,500). That puts People Operations about 48% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Learning & Development and People Operations are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.