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Data Governance Lead salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Data Governance Lead roles at 6 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$161,500a year
- Typical range$120,000–$162,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$162,000and above
- Postings10with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $90K–$100K: 1; $100K–$110K: 0; $110K–$120K: 0; $120K–$130K: 3; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 5; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 1.
Pay by level
Companies hiring
Top-paying companies
- Bah · $162K median · 4 postings
By location
By years of experience
Newest Data Governance Lead postings
- Data Governance LeadBah · McLean, VA · $99K–$225K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Data Governance LeadGHR · New York City, NY · $105K–$135K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- 5401 - Data Governance LeadIntegralfed · McLean, VA · $145K–$178K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Data Governance LeadBah · McLean, VA · $99K–$225K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Data Governance LeadBah · McLean, VA · $99K–$225K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Data Governance Lead make?
The median posted base pay for Data Governance Lead jobs is $162K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 6 companies.
What is the typical Data Governance Lead pay range?
The middle half of postings list $120K–$162K. The top 10% list $162K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $95K or less.
Which companies pay the most for Data Governance Lead jobs?
By median posted pay: Bah ($162K).