IT Governance Manager Salary in Durham, North Carolina

How much does an IT Governance Manager make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Governance Manager in Durham, NC is $145,828. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,111 to $159,657, with most professionals earning between $119,623 and $172,248.

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Develop basic change management plans, identifying stakeholder groups, developing a communication and training framework, working with internal communications experts on change materials.

November 30, 2022

Manages multiple, medium complex eCommerce projects (for example, software development, infrastructure) with external stakeholders (for example, third-party vendors, Information System Division (ISD), Store Innovations) by driving projects through the lifecycle phases to successful completion as defined in project's charter.

January 19, 2023

Assist with the development and implementation of policies and processes for data governance to ensure the security of protected and sensitive data (PCI, PII, GDPR, PHI, etc.

January 19, 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.

March 15, 2023

Support the IT Risk Manager in the execution of responsibilities to conduct risk assessments, assist with self-assessment programs, perform technical research on risk topics, and other activities that support risk management goals for the IT Division.

April 10, 2023

Provide a strategic and consultative approach to all jurisdictions to facilitate improvements in IT operational efficiencies and controls that will further enhance the IT governance position.

April 22, 2023

Understands and communicates impact on line of business of all relevant enterprise/regulatory led initiatives.

May 05, 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.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Governance Manager in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

132111

159657

145828

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

141285

177612

158548

What is the average salary for IT 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 IT Governance Manager in Durham, NC. The base salary for IT Governance Manager ranges from $132,111 to $159,657 with the average base salary of $145,828. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,285 to $177,612 with the average total cash compensation of $158,548.

View Average Salary for IT Governance Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$145,828	$132,111 - $159,657
Bonus	$12,720	$9,174 - $17,954
Total Pay	$158,548	$141,285 - $177,612

* 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.

IT Governance Manager Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,431 - $157,626	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,046 - $160,787	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,046 - $160,787	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,579 - $151,763	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,368 - $153,925	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,148 - $152,451	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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