How much does a Data Management Director make in the United States? The average Data Management Director salary in the United States is $190,842 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $159,752 and $219,933. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Data Management Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Management Director Salary $131,447 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Data Management Director Salary $159,752 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Data Management Director Salary $190,842 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Data Management Director Salary $219,933 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Data Management Director Salary $246,419 US February 26, 2024
25% $159,752 10% $131,447 90% $246,419 75% $219,933 $190,842 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Data Management Director

Data Management Director develops and implements the systems used for obtaining and managing data such as data warehouses, data stores, and other business intelligence systems. Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the data systems to ensure they meet organizational requirements. Being a Data Management Director implements data governance policies and procedures to establish data management guidelines and ensure the accuracy, reliability, and security of data. Oversees data integration processes to facilitate seamless data flow between systems and applications. Additionally, Data Management Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Data Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Data Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Data Management Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Data Management Director, the highest Data Management Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Data Management Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Data Management Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Data Management Director salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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