Governance Manager Salary in Everett, Washington

How much does a Governance Manager make in Everett, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Governance Manager in Everett, WA is $145,414. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $129,049 to $164,177, with most professionals earning between $114,149 and $181,260.

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Supports a high performance, accountable culture, clearly setting expectations, mentoring direct reports, coaching and motivating the team via Agile principles and implement professional development plans for all members of the team ensuring appropriate skill sets and resources are in place to meet current and future needs.

July 29, 2022

Leads the annual budget planning process including setting master calendar, coordinating input from functions (including Corporate Strategy) and departments, builds executive committee presentation, and prepares reference materials for leadership.

December 06, 2022

Active, independent, and critical oversight established to provide PMC leadership an ongoing, accurate perspective of performance at the assigned projects in accordance with PMC performance measurement system.

December 23, 2022

Manage, maintain, and constantly improve multiple regulatory security programs with a focus on clear and concise program documentation, automation, and other efficiencies to minimize manual effort required to maintain security/compliance controls and audit burden.

January 10, 2023

Demonstrates excellent project management skills, inspires teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and uses current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.

February 11, 2023

Participates and/or serves on a variety of committees, meetings, task forces, and/or other related groups to secure advocacy and influence support for programs and ideals.

February 12, 2023

Provide leadership to and manage the Governance and Performance Improvement unit in developing a continuous improvement strategy to establish the Project Management and Construction organization into a recognized industry leader in project management.

February 21, 2023

Assist with administering a consistent application of best practice across deliverables, including reviewing the output of work product from SMEs to ensure consistency across the bank.

April 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Governance Manager in Everett, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

129049

164177

145414

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

137827

180888

156953

What is the average salary for Governance Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Governance Manager in Everett, WA. The base salary for Governance Manager ranges from $129,049 to $164,177 with the average base salary of $145,414. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,827 to $180,888 with the average total cash compensation of $156,953.

View Average Salary for Governance Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$145,414	$129,049 - $164,177
Bonus	$11,539	$8,778 - $16,711
Total Pay	$156,953	$137,827 - $180,888

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Governance Manager Salary Near Everett, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Marysville, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,049 - $164,177	COMPARE TO Everett, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,860 - $166,481	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Seattle, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,860 - $166,481	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,794 - $162,581	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,730 - $166,316	COMPARE TO Everett, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,469 - $163,439	COMPARE TO Everett, WA

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About Everett, Washington

Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle and is one of the main cities in the metropolitan area and Puget Sound region. Everett is the seventh-largest city in Washington state and had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census. The city is located at the mouth of the Snohomish River along Port Gardner Bay, an inlet of Possession Sound (itself part of Puget Sound). American settlement on the Everett peninsula began in the 1860s, with several sawmills built to serve the area's growing ...

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