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Data Governance salary
Pay ranges for data governance roles — data quality, lineage, cataloguing, privacy and stewardship.
The median Data Governance salary is $90,452, with most listings between $60,000 and $130,500, based on 77 active listings with employer-disclosed pay.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 113 active data governance listings in the current index.
Compensation range — Data Governance
From 77 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$60,000
Lower end of market
Median
$90,452
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$130,500
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 60000 |
| Median | 90452 |
| 75th | 130500 |
Seniority mix
How data governance listings break down by seniority level.
Skill salary premiums
Median pay when a skill appears in a data governance listing (minimum three matches). Bar shows relative salary vs top skill.
- SQL$85,491
- ETL$85,491
- Databricks$55,497
- Stakeholder Mgmt$47,748
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Data Governance salary FAQ
What is the average Data Governance salary in 2026?
The median Data Governance salary is $90,452, with most listings falling between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $130,500 (75th percentile). This is based on 77 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase Data Governance pay the most?
SQL is associated with the highest median pay for data governance listings at $85,491, followed by ETL ($85,491). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of three matched listings.
How does seniority affect Data Governance salary?
Across current data governance listings, mid-level roles are the most common at 70% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($130,500), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($60,000).
How is this Data Governance salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party aggregator estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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