Governance Manager Salary in Richmond, Virginia

How much does a Governance Manager make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Governance Manager in Richmond, VA is $129,932. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,750 to $147,904, with most professionals earning between $100,928 and $164,267.

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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 Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

114750

147904

129932

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122628

163747

140697

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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Governance Manager ranges from $114,750 to $147,904 with the average base salary of $129,932. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,628 to $163,747 with the average total cash compensation of $140,697.

View Average Salary for Governance Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,932	$114,750 - $147,904
Bonus	$10,764	$7,878 - $15,843
Total Pay	$140,697	$122,628 - $163,747

* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,463 - $151,401	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,463 - $151,401	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,661 - $143,922	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,661 - $143,922	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,984 - $143,049	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,047 - $143,131	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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