Data Custodian Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Custodian make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Custodian in the United States is $45,859 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Data Custodian's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,153
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,062 to $51,771
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,605
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Data Custodian Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $51,771 $4,314 $996 $25
Average $45,859 $3,822 $882 $22
25th Percentile $42,062 $3,505 $809 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Data Custodian Salaries

A Data Custodian's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Custodian Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Custodian's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,007
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,650
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,242
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,252
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,468
Levels Salary
Transacti... Level Data Custodian$43,007
Data Cust... Level Data Custodian$46,650
Transacti... Level Data Custodian$52,242
Transacti... Level Data Custodian$60,252
Transacti... Level Data Custodian$81,468
$43,007 0 yr
$46,650 < 2 yrs
$52,242 2-4 yrs
$60,252 5-8 yrs
$81,468 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data Custodian Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Data Custodians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,776.
  • California: $50,583.
  • Massachusetts: $49,909.

Top Paying Cities for Data Custodians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,842
  • San Francisco: $57,274
  • Oakland: $56,003

What Skills Can Increase a Data Custodian's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Process Improvement (Mentioned in 6.18% Job Postings): Analyzing and improving existing processes and workflows to minimize process errors and streamline organizational efficiency.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Collective Bargaining (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers. The interests of the employees are commonly presented by representatives of a trade union to which the employees belong. The collective agreements reached by these negotiations usually set out wage scales, working hours, training, health and safety, overtime, grievance mechanisms, and rights to participate in workplace or company affairs. The union may negotiate with a single employer (who is typically representing a company's shareholders) or may negotiate with a group of businesses, depending on the country, to reach an industry-wide agreement. A collective agreement functions as a labour contract between an employer and one or more unions. Collective bargaining consists of the process of negotiation between representatives of a union and employers (generally represented by management, or, in some countries such as Austria, Sweden and the Netherlands, by an employers' organization) in respect of the terms and conditions of employment of employees, such as wages, hours of work, working conditions, grievance procedures, and about the rights and responsibilities of trade unions. The parties often refer to the result of the negotiation as a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or as a collective employment agreement (CEA).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Process Improvement 6.18%
Billing 1.76%
Collective Bargaining 1.24%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Data Custodian's salary.
  • Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 53%.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facilitation
$70,165
53%
Business Analysis
$60,076
31%
SOP
$54,114
18%
Product Management
$52,738
15%
Quality Assurance
$52,738
15%
Collaboration
$52,280
14%
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Data Custodian Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Custodian's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Salary Trends for Data Custodian

Salaries for a Data Custodian can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,711 in 2023 to around $55,133 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Custodian salary trends, .

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