Data Governance
1 survey report in the CompShop directory benchmarks Data Governance pay from Empsight. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Implements the data governance program vision and enforces policies to promote high-quality data, privacy protection, and compliance with regulations. Develops and maintains a comprehensive data governance framework that includes clear guidelines for data classification, ownership, and stewardship, establishing a solid foundation for effective data management and accountability. Collaborates with stakeholders including data owners, IT teams, and the Chief Information Officer to define and uphold data standards for the company's database environment, ensuring consistency and accuracy of data across systems. Conducts regular assessments and audits to identify and resolve data issues, ensuring the integrity and reliability of data for informed decision-making and accurate reporting. Fosters a data-driven culture by enhancing data literacy throughout the organization, encouraging the use of data for strategic decision-making, and identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Partners with information security and risk management teams to create policies and controls for protecting information assets, ensuring data security and mitigating risks associated with data breaches or unauthorized access. Navigates the evolving regulatory landscape of AI and other emerging technologies to establish compliant data governance practices and manage the risk exposure. A Senior Director (M6) is responsible for strategy execution and operational direction of a business function within local entity/business unit or at the regional level. They may participate in strategy development for their functional area. Works closely with executive leadership concerning matters of significance to the organization. Typically manages multiple teams led by directors and senior managers.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Data Governance salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Data Governance pay?
- 1 survey publishes Data Governance benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Data Governance pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Data Governance varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Data Governance?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Data Governance ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Data Governance pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.