Master Data Lead Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

How much does a Master Data Lead make in Knoxville, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Master Data Lead in Knoxville, TN is $131,838. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $113,045 to $148,417, with most professionals earning between $95,935 and $163,512.

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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 Knoxville, TN

Average Base Salary

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113045

148417

131838

Average Total Cash Compensation

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121910

167503

144285

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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Master Data Lead ranges from $113,045 to $148,417 with the average base salary of $131,838. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,910 to $167,503 with the average total cash compensation of $144,285.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$131,838	$113,045 - $148,417
Bonus	$12,447	$8,865 - $19,086
Total Pay	$144,285	$121,910 - $167,503

* 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 Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,320 - $148,778	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,293 - $140,865	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,695 - $141,393	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,145 - $145,923	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,485 - $152,933	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,465 - $150,282	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...

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