AI Model Governance Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$125,000
national median salary
$98,000 to $163,000. Last updated June 2026.
Highest Paying
$167,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$130,000
Jersey City, NJ
Lowest Paying
$99,000
Wichita, KS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated June 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-2051. Full methodology.
The average AI Model Governance Analyst salary in the United States is $125,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $98,000 at the 25th percentile to $163,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $167,000, while Jersey City offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. AI Model Governance Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered.
AI Model Governance Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase AI Model Governance Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for AI Model Governance Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $17,500 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
AI Model Governance Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered. Signing bonuses near $13K are standard for lateral hires and reset every 2 to 4 years. Within tech-sector AI Model Governance Analysts specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 66%+ variance across the compensation band.
AI Model Governance Analysts at tech companies progress Analyst → Senior Analyst → Staff Analyst or Analytics Manager over 6 to 10 years. Data Scientist and Data Engineering are common lateral moves at the senior level for those wanting deeper technical work.
Total compensation for AI Model Governance Analysts includes a meaningful signing bonus near $13K, which resets every 2 to 4 years for lateral hires. Base plus bonus (15% of base at target) forms the bulk of ongoing annual comp; signing bonuses are best thought of as a 4-year amortized component. At tech companies specifically, equity and sign-on are often the largest delta between offers — two roles with matching base can differ by $100K+ at total when equity is included.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote AI Model Governance Analysts typically earn $116,000 (7% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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