How much does a Data Steward make in the United States? The average Data Steward salary in the United States is $77,126 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $64,160 and $97,402. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Data Steward Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Steward Salary $52,354 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Data Steward Salary $64,160 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Data Steward Salary $77,126 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Data Steward Salary $97,402 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Data Steward Salary $115,862 US February 26, 2024
25% $64,160 10% $52,354 90% $115,862 75% $97,402 $77,126 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Data Steward need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Computer science: Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

3.

Data Security: Protecting our organization's data and digital information from unauthorized access, theft, and cyberattacks.

Analysis 0.81%
Computer science 0.26%
Data Security 0.19%
Others 98.74%

Job Description for Data Steward

Data Steward coordinates an organization's quality, security, and maintenance of data. Defines data elements and establishes policies and procedures related to the collection and accuracy of data, and performs tests on data systems. Being a Data Steward ensures sufficient data quality is maintained so that the data can effectively support the business process. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Data Steward typically reports to a manager. The Data Steward contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Data Steward typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Data Steward, the first career path typically progresses to Data Control Supervisor.

The second career path typically progresses to Data Entry Supervisor.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Data Processing Supervisor.

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Data Steward salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Data Steward, the highest Data Steward salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Data Steward salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Data Steward salary is in Miami, FL, where the Data Steward salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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