Master Data Lead Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Master Data Lead make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Master Data Lead in Columbia, SC is $133,133. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,154 to $149,879, with most professionals earning between $96,874 and $165,126.

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What is a Master Data Lead?

The Master Data Lead is responsible for overseeing the management and governance of master data within an organization. This includes ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data across all systems and processes. The Master Data Lead will work closely with various departments to establish and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures, as well as lead efforts to improve data quality and integrity. Additionally, they will be responsible for identifying and implementing best practices for master data management, as well as providing guidance and support to the team responsible for maintaining master data. Overall, the Master Data Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization's master data is reliable and effectively supports business operations and decision-making.

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What does a Master Data Lead do?

Common responsibilities of a Master Data Lead

Develop and maintain master data management (MDM) strategies and policies.

September 05, 2023

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure data quality and accuracy.

September 13, 2023

Oversee the creation and maintenance of master data records and hierarchies.

September 24, 2023

Lead the implementation and maintenance of MDM systems and tools.

September 27, 2023

Identify and resolve data quality issues and discrepancies.

September 29, 2023

Define and enforce data governance standards and best practices.

October 07, 2023

Develop and deliver training programs on master data management principles and practices.

October 11, 2023

Monitor and analyze data quality metrics and performance indicators.

October 26, 2023

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in master data management.

November 09, 2023

Provide guidance and support to data stewards and data management teams.

November 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Master Data Lead in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

114154

149879

133133

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

123102

169147

145695

What is the average salary for Master Data Lead in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Master Data Lead in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Master Data Lead ranges from $114,154 to $149,879 with the average base salary of $133,133. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,102 to $169,147 with the average total cash compensation of $145,695.

View Average Salary for Master Data Lead as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$133,133	$114,154 - $149,879
Bonus	$12,563	$8,948 - $19,268
Total Pay	$145,695	$123,102 - $169,147

* 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.

Master Data Lead Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,284 - $143,485	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,030 - $149,717	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,110 - $156,386	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,163 - $145,952	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,376 - $150,171	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,848 - $153,417	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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