# Data Governance Specialist Salary in United States

Data Governance Specialist
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represents an exciting professional pathway in United States. This position merges practical knowledge with innovation, providing competitive compensation. The role offers extensive opportunities for skill development and career progression.

Tax rateApprox. 24%DemandVery HighLast updated30 Jun 2026

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## Role overview

As a specialized Data Governance Specialist, the primary focus revolves around modernizing business paradigms and maximizing efficiency. Successful management of these responsibilities helps distributed modern organizations remain highly competitive. All tasks are performed strictly within high-velocity, distributed remote teams across modern workspaces.

## Annual Salary – 2026

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* PNG $99,900 Average Salary$60,400 - $78,500

Junior 0-2 years

$78,500 - $123,300

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$117,800 - $185,700

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 24%) $6,327 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters $31.22 - $74.44 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation $9,990 - $14,985 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to $9,990

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 36% baseline slice for future wealth security $                        3,000 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 12% allocation for long-term retirement accounts $                        1,000 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to $1,700 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target $24,975 - $49,950

### Healthcare Infrastructure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance profiles inside private-tier remote contractor markets.

Approx. $5,994 / year

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## Salary Visualization

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## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Data Governance Specialist roles in United States has increased by 4.9%. The estimated average salary moved from $95,200 in Aug 2025 to $99,900 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  $99,900   $31 - $74 Jun 2026  $99,400   $31 - $74 May 2026  $99,100   $31 - $74 Apr 2026  $98,100   $31 - $73 Mar 2026  $97,500   $30 - $73 Feb 2026  $97,800   $31 - $73 Jan 2026  $98,700   $31 - $74 Dec 2025  $97,900   $31 - $73 Nov 2025  $97,100   $30 - $72 Oct 2025  $97,300   $30 - $73 Sep 2025  $96,400   $30 - $72 Aug 2025  $95,200   $30 - $71

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## Education Requirements

Master's degree or Bachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Computer Science

### Training & Development

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Comprehensive onboarding program with mentorship opportunities
*     Leadership development programs

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

Time Management Data Modeling Documentation Information Security Awareness Analytical Mindset

### Trending Skills

AI Tooling Machine Learning Pipelines Virtual Project Mapping Cloud-based Resource Auditing
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

100% virtual workspace with emphasis on absolute location independence

### Tools

Apache Spark Miro Jupyter Asana

### Collaboration

Asynchronous delivery paths coupled with structured platform check-ins

### Time Zones

Flexible with baseline core hours aligned to North American time zones (EST/PST)

## Benefits

### Common Benefits

Remote Work Options    Flexible Hours    Home Office Allowance    High-end Hardware Budget    Learning & Development Stipend

### Additional Benefits

Mental Health Support    Coworking Space Access    Internet Allowance

## Market Trends * PNG

### Demand

Very High

### Growth Rate

25% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: Very High

Trend: Growing adoption of hybrid work models allowing flexibility between office and remote work, with 2-3 days of remote work becoming standard

#### Job Platforms

Jobicy AngelList Talent Wellfound Dice CareerBuilder ZipRecruiter LinkedIn

#### Key Industries

Gaming Industry FinTech Automotive Tech Technology Finance Robotics

## Cross-Country Pay Scale

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Explore Data Governance Specialist salaries worldwide. Below you'll find a comparison of average annual compensation in different countries relative to the base rate in United States ($99,900).

[![UAE flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ae.svg) UAE$71,000 29% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ae/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Austria flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/at.svg) Austria$53,000 47% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/at/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Belgium flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/be.svg) Belgium$62,000 38% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/be/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Japan flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/jp.svg) Japan$49,000 51% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/jp/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$115,000 15% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Italy flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/it.svg) Italy$46,000 54% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/it/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Canada flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ca.svg) Canada$86,000 14% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ca/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Ireland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ie.svg) Ireland$80,000 20% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ie/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Germany flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/de.svg) Germany$74,000 26% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/de/data-governance-specialist.md) [![Hong Kong flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/hk.svg) Hong Kong$68,000 32% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/hk/data-governance-specialist.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Data Governance Specialist salary in United States?

The average salary for a Data Governance Specialist in United States is $99,900 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $60,400 - $78,500, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $117,800 - $185,700.

### What skills are required for a Data Governance Specialist role?

Core skills include Time Management, Data Modeling, Documentation, Information Security Awareness. Trending industrial skills are AI Tooling, Machine Learning Pipelines, Virtual Project Mapping, while key emerging skills focus heavily on .

### What is the job market outlook for Data Governance Specialists?

The job market currently shows a Very High demand trajectory with a 25% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Gaming Industry, FinTech, Automotive Tech, Technology.

### What benefits are typically offered to Data Governance Specialists in United States?

Common base benefits generally encompass Remote Work Options, Flexible Hours, Home Office Allowance, High-end Hardware Budget. Additional remote allowances and workspace bonuses frequently include elements like Mental Health Support, Coworking Space Access, Internet Allowance.

### What roles are similar to Data Governance Specialist?

Positions sharing overlapping technical responsibilities and operational workflows include Principal Data Governance Specialist, Freelance Data Governance Specialist, Expert Data Governance Specialist, Senior Data Governance Specialist. These paths offer alternative vertical career progression steps within distributed ecosystems.

### What is the hourly rate for Data Governance Specialists in United States?

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Data Governance Specialists typically average between $31.22 and $74.44 per hour. Actual contractual rates vary by platform scale and specific niche mastery.

### What are the core and trending skills for Data Governance Specialists?

Fundamental foundational competencies focus on Time Management, Data Modeling, Documentation. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like AI Tooling, Machine Learning Pipelines, Virtual Project Mapping alongside advanced systems like .

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