Staff Data Governance Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$163,000
national median salary
$127,000 to $212,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$225,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$170,000
Washington DC, DC
Lowest Paying
$123,000
Charleston, WV
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 April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1299. Full methodology.
The average Staff Data Governance Analyst salary in the United States is $163,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $127,000 at the 25th percentile to $212,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $225,000, while Washington DC offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Staff Data Governance Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered.
Staff Data Governance Analyst salary by city
Skills that increase Staff Data Governance Analyst pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Staff Data Governance Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $22,820 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Staff Data Governance Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered. Equity is a major component at roughly 35% of base — candidates should weight stock grants as heavily as salary when comparing offers. Within tech-sector Staff Data Governance Analysts specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 67%+ variance across the compensation band.
Staff Data 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. For Staff Data Governance Analysts specifically, the seniority anchor typically means 7 to 12 years of experience with demonstrated independent scope.
Total compensation for Staff Data Governance Analysts runs roughly $253K at median when factoring base + equity (35% of base annually) + bonus (15% of base). Equity is the single largest non-base component — candidates should model vesting schedules (typically 4-year with 1-year cliff) and compare grant values across offers carefully. 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 Staff Data Governance Analysts typically earn $152,000 (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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