What are the main factors that influence a Master Data Steward's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Master Data Steward's salary?

A Master Data Steward's salary grows with experience: a Data Steward I (0-2 years)earns $69,101, a Master Data Steward (2-4 years)earns $70,134, a Data Steward III (4-7 years)earns $84,798, a Data Steward IV (7+ years)earns $134,269, a Data Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,496,

What are the highest paying states for a Master Data Steward?

Master Data Steward salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Master Data Steward roles are District of Columbia $76,154, California $75,865, Massachusetts $74,854. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Master Data Steward roles make?

Salaries for Master Data Steward level roles vary by specialization: Data Steward Senior Manager: $165,940; Data Integrity Steward - Specialist: $133,960; Data Steward IV: $133,951; Data Steward Manager: $119,300; Data Steward Supervisor: $114,240.

Master Data Steward Salary in Delaware

How much does a Master Data Steward make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Master Data Steward in Delaware is $69,654 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,029
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,751 to $77,702
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,465

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Master Data Steward Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,702	$6,475	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,654	$5,805	$1,340	$33
25th Percentile	$62,751	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Master Data Steward Salaries

A Master Data Steward'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 Master Data Steward Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Master Data Steward'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): $69,101
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,134
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,798
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,269
Expert (over 8 years): $87,496

Levels	Salary
Data Stew... Level Master Data Steward	$69,101
Master Da... Level Master Data Steward	$70,134
Data Stew... Level Master Data Steward	$84,798
Data Stew... Level Master Data Steward	$134,269
Data Cont... Level Master Data Steward	$87,496

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How Do Master Data Steward 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 Master Data Stewards. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,154.
California: $75,865.
Massachusetts: $74,854.

District of Columbia $76,154 California $75,865 Massachusetts $74,854 Washington $74,579 New Jersey $74,552 Alaska $74,455 Connecticut $73,506 New York $73,121

Hawaii $71,890 Rhode Island $71,312 Maryland $70,920 Minnesota $70,383 Colorado $70,177 Illinois $70,108 Oregon $69,847 Delaware $69,654

New Hampshire $69,533 Virginia $69,262 Pennsylvania $68,471 Nevada $68,072 North Dakota $67,942 Michigan $67,735 Wisconsin $67,660 Vermont $67,508

Texas $67,089 Maine $67,061 Arizona $67,020 Ohio $66,972 Georgia $66,339 Indiana $66,023 Wyoming $65,961 Utah $65,865

Iowa $65,823 Kansas $65,493 Louisiana $65,397 North Carolina $65,362 Missouri $65,349 Florida $65,080 Montana $64,936 Nebraska $64,798

Kentucky $64,723 South Carolina $64,448 Tennessee $64,276 Idaho $64,207 New Mexico $63,705 Oklahoma $63,595 Alabama $63,189 South Dakota $62,508

Arkansas $62,137 West Virginia $61,937 Mississippi $61,339

Top Paying Cities for Master Data Stewards

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:

Lincoln: $72,089
Little Creek: $71,422
Magnolia: $71,718

Lincoln, DE $72,089 Little Creek, DE $71,422 Magnolia, DE $71,718 Milford, DE $72,089 Marydel, DE $71,154 Millsboro, DE $72,089 Millville, DE $72,571 Milton, DE $72,089

Nassau, DE $72,089 Ocean View, DE $72,571 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,571 Seaford, DE $71,333 Selbyville, DE $72,571 Smyrna, DE $71,071 Viola, DE $71,718 Woodside, DE $71,512

Bear, DE $70,549 Newark, DE $70,576 Claymont, DE $70,631 Delaware City, DE $70,576 Hockessin, DE $70,631 Kirkwood, DE $70,576 Middletown, DE $70,927 Montchanin, DE $70,631

New Castle, DE $70,631 Odessa, DE $71,023 Port Penn, DE $70,383 Rockland, DE $70,631 Saint Georges, DE $70,576 Townsend, DE $70,920 Winterthur, DE $70,631 Lewes, DE $72,089

Wilmington, DE $70,631 Dover, DE $71,388 Dover Afb, DE $71,553 Bethany Beach, DE $72,571 Bethel, DE $71,333 Bridgeville, DE $72,089 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,463 Cheswold, DE $71,223

Clayton, DE $71,044 Dagsboro, DE $72,571 Delmar, DE $71,333 Ellendale, DE $72,089 Felton, DE $72,089 Fenwick Island, DE $72,571 Frankford, DE $72,571 Frederica, DE $72,089

Georgetown, DE $72,089 Greenwood, DE $72,089 Harbeson, DE $72,089 Harrington, DE $72,089 Hartly, DE $71,009 Houston, DE $72,089 Kenton, DE $71,044 Laurel, DE $71,333

Yorklyn, DE $70,631

Master Data Steward Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Master Data Steward'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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$62,751

Average $69,654/year

$77,702

$5,229

Average $5,805/month

$6,475

$1,207

Average $1,340/week

$1,494

$30

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,702	$6,475	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,654	$5,805	$1,340	$33
25th Percentile	$62,751	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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