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Data Governance salary
Pay ranges for data governance roles — data quality, lineage, cataloguing, privacy and stewardship.
At a glance
- Median Data Governance compensation is $117,627 across 43 listings with disclosed salary ranges.
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 63 active data governance listings in the current index.
Compensation range — Data Governance
From 43 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$70,938
Lower end of market
Median
$117,627
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$155,000
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 70938 |
| Median | 117627 |
| 75th | 155000 |
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.
- 1Excel$80,000
- 2Stakeholder Mgmt$71,401
- 3Azure$49,200
- 4SQL$47,500
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Data Governance salary FAQ
What is the average Data Governance salary in 2026?
The median Data Governance salary is $117,627, with most listings falling between $70,938 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile). This is based on 43 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase Data Governance pay the most?
Excel is associated with the highest median pay for data governance listings at $80,000, followed by Stakeholder Mgmt ($71,401). 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 67% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($155,000), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($70,938).
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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