Computer Operations Supervisor pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 01830
- Class code
- 01830
- Pay scale group
- ST 06
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- A2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Computer Operations Supervisor is $53,008 to $80,646 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 01830.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 04/01/1990.
What the state says the job is
This is technical supervisory work in the operation of computers. An employee in this class supervises the operation of computer systems on an assigned shift. Work involves scheduling and supervising production and personnel in order to achieve maximum machine and personnel utilizations; resolving complex operations halts by revising existing or devising new operating techniques; and recommending improved service routines, production techniques, and modifications or additions to equipment. Work includes adapting production schedules to meet changing priorities and machine capabilities, and contacting manufacturer representatives concerning machine operations. Work also includes resolving highly complex operations halts by revising existing or devising new operating techniques. Supervision is normally exercised over a small technical staff.
Examples of the work
Supervises and schedules employees and production in order to achieve maximum machine utilization. Resolves highly complex operations halts by revising existing or devising new operating techniques or by modifying existing programs. Recommends improved service routines, production techniques, and modifications or additions to equipment. Determines the need for consulting with computer programs, computer system analysts, and manufacturer representatives. Prepares reports concerning manpower and machine utilization and shift operations. Conducts formal and on-the-job training courses. Performs related work as required.
Minimum qualifications
One year of experience as a Computer Operator 2. or Two years of experience in operating computers, including one year in a supervisory capacity, and an associate degree with major course work in data processing. or Three years of experience in operating computers, including one year in lead work capacity; and graduation from high school, or equivalent certification or formal training. Formal training in electronic data processing may be substituted for non-supervisory experience at the rate of 25 hours for one month, to a maximum of 12 months.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Computer Operations Supervisor in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $38,472 | $77,400 | $38,472 to $77,400 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.