Data Governance Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Governance Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Governance Analyst in the United States is $70,268 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,517
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,920 to $71,969
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,409
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Data Governance Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $71,969 $5,997 $1,384 $35
Average $70,268 $5,856 $1,351 $34
25th Percentile $60,920 $5,077 $1,172 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Data Governance Analyst Salaries

A Data Governance Analyst'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 Governance Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Governance Analyst'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): $70,143
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,914
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,081
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,115
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,298
Levels Salary
Data Gove... Level Data Governance Analyst$70,143
Master Da... Level Data Governance Analyst$90,914
Master Da... Level Data Governance Analyst$111,081
Master Da... Level Data Governance Analyst$131,115
Master Da... Level Data Governance Analyst$139,298
$70,143 0 yr
$90,914 < 2 yrs
$111,081 2-4 yrs
$131,115 5-8 yrs
$139,298 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Governance Analysts

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: $88,629
  • San Francisco: $87,658
  • Oakland: $85,811

What Skills Can Increase a Data Governance Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.39% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Analysis 7.39%
ERP 2.18%
Microsoft Office 1.5%
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 Governance Analyst's salary.
  • Google Data Studio: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Marketing Analytics: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Data Warehousing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Google Data Studio
 $85,727
22%
Marketing Analytics
 $85,727
22%
Data Warehousing
 $75,186
7%
Storytelling
 $75,186
7%
Insight
 $74,484
6%
Alignment
 $74,484
6%
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Data Governance Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Governance Analyst'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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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,969 $5,997 $1,384 $35
Average $70,268 $5,856 $1,351 $34
25th Percentile $60,920 $5,077 $1,172 $29

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Salary Trends for Data Governance Analyst

Salaries for a Data Governance Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,031 in 2023 to around $80,235 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Governance Analyst salary trends, .

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