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 $69,075, a Master Data Steward (2-4 years)earns $70,118, a Data Steward III (4-7 years)earns $84,778, a Data Steward IV (7+ years)earns $134,299, a Data Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,514,

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 $76,137, California $75,849, Massachusetts $74,838. 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: $165,990; Data Integrity Steward - Specialist: $133,990; Data Steward IV: $133,981; Data Steward Manager: $119,300; Data Steward Supervisor: $114,210.

Master Data Steward Salary in Delaware

How much does a Master Data Steward make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Master Data Steward in Delaware is $69,639 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): $84,994
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,744 to $77,677
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,467

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Master Data Steward Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,677	$6,473	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,639	$5,803	$1,339	$33
25th Percentile	$62,744	$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): $69,075
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,118
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,778
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,299
Expert (over 8 years): $87,514

Levels	Salary
Data Stew... Level Master Data Steward	$69,075
Master Da... Level Master Data Steward	$70,118
Data Stew... Level Master Data Steward	$84,778
Data Stew... Level Master Data Steward	$134,299
Data Cont... Level Master Data Steward	$87,514

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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: $76,137.
California: $75,849.
Massachusetts: $74,838.

District of Columbia $76,137 California $75,849 Massachusetts $74,838 Washington $74,563 New Jersey $74,535 Alaska $74,439 Connecticut $73,490 New York $73,105

Hawaii $71,874 Rhode Island $71,296 Maryland $70,904 Minnesota $70,368 Colorado $70,162 Illinois $70,093 Oregon $69,832 Delaware $69,639

New Hampshire $69,518 Virginia $69,247 Pennsylvania $68,456 Nevada $68,057 North Dakota $67,927 Michigan $67,720 Wisconsin $67,645 Vermont $67,494

Texas $67,074 Maine $67,047 Arizona $67,005 Ohio $66,957 Georgia $66,325 Indiana $66,008 Wyoming $65,946 Utah $65,850

Iowa $65,809 Kansas $65,479 Louisiana $65,382 North Carolina $65,348 Missouri $65,334 Florida $65,066 Montana $64,922 Nebraska $64,784

Kentucky $64,709 South Carolina $64,433 Tennessee $64,262 Idaho $64,193 New Mexico $63,691 Oklahoma $63,581 Alabama $63,175 South Dakota $62,494

Arkansas $62,123 West Virginia $61,924 Mississippi $61,325

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: $69,325
Little Creek: $69,833
Magnolia: $69,733

Lincoln, DE $69,325 Little Creek, DE $69,833 Magnolia, DE $69,733 Milford, DE $69,501 Marydel, DE $69,616 Millsboro, DE $69,035 Millville, DE $69,141 Milton, DE $69,261

Nassau, DE $69,311 Ocean View, DE $69,129 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,262 Seaford, DE $69,301 Selbyville, DE $69,015 Smyrna, DE $69,881 Viola, DE $69,559 Woodside, DE $69,746

Bear, DE $69,585 Newark, DE $69,559 Claymont, DE $69,702 Delaware City, DE $69,629 Hockessin, DE $69,553 Kirkwood, DE $69,616 Middletown, DE $69,642 Montchanin, DE $69,569

New Castle, DE $69,579 Odessa, DE $69,677 Port Penn, DE $69,724 Rockland, DE $69,576 Saint Georges, DE $69,620 Townsend, DE $69,728 Winterthur, DE $69,584 Lewes, DE $69,288

Wilmington, DE $69,557 Dover, DE $69,833 Dover Afb, DE $69,465 Bethany Beach, DE $69,057 Bethel, DE $69,128 Bridgeville, DE $69,291 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,636 Cheswold, DE $69,810

Clayton, DE $69,812 Dagsboro, DE $69,008 Delmar, DE $68,898 Ellendale, DE $69,107 Felton, DE $69,496 Fenwick Island, DE $69,024 Frankford, DE $68,903 Frederica, DE $69,565

Georgetown, DE $68,982 Greenwood, DE $69,302 Harbeson, DE $69,056 Harrington, DE $69,408 Hartly, DE $69,624 Houston, DE $69,309 Kenton, DE $69,816 Laurel, DE $68,941

Yorklyn, DE $69,574

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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$62,744

Average $69,639/year

$77,677

$5,229

Average $5,803/month

$6,473

$1,207

Average $1,339/week

$1,494

$30

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,677	$6,473	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,639	$5,803	$1,339	$33
25th Percentile	$62,744	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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