What are the main factors that influence an Information Governance Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Information Governance Specialist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Information Governance Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Information Governance Specialist's salary?

An Information Governance Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,028 for beginners, reaching about $120,445 at mid-level, and approach $104,110 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Information Governance Specialist?

Information Governance Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Governance Specialist roles are District of Columbia $134,927, California $134,415, Massachusetts $132,624. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Information Governance Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Information Governance Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Governance Secretary: $218,720; Information Governance Manager: $155,816; Data Governance Specialist IV: $134,100; Information Governance Analyst: $134,017; Environmental, Social, & Governance Specialist IV: $113,900.

Information Governance Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does an Information Governance Specialist make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Governance Specialist in Virginia is $122,716 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, an Information Governance Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,541
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,465 to $133,617
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,042

10% $105,042

50% (Median) $122,716

90% $143,541

Information Governance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,617	$11,135	$2,570	$64
Average	$122,716	$10,226	$2,360	$59
25th Percentile	$113,465	$9,455	$2,182	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Information Governance Specialist Salaries

An Information Governance Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Information Governance Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Governance Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,028
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,428
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,445
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,931
Expert (over 8 years): $104,110

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Compliance Specialist II	less than 1 year	$76,028
Compliance Specialist III	1-2 years	$94,428
Information Governance Specialist	2-4 years	$120,445
Compliance Specialist V	5-8 years	$158,931
Compliance Supervisor	over 8 years	$104,110

How Do Information Governance Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Information Governance Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $134,927.
California: $134,415.
Massachusetts: $132,624.

District of Columbia $134,927 California $134,415 Massachusetts $132,624 Washington $132,136 New Jersey $132,087 Alaska $131,917 Connecticut $130,235 New York $129,553

Hawaii $127,371 Rhode Island $126,348 Maryland $125,653 Minnesota $124,702 Colorado $124,337 Illinois $124,215 Oregon $123,752 Delaware $123,411

New Hampshire $123,196 Virginia $122,716 Pennsylvania $121,315 Nevada $120,608 North Dakota $120,376 Michigan $120,011 Wisconsin $119,877 Vermont $119,609

Texas $118,865 Maine $118,816 Arizona $118,743 Ohio $118,658 Georgia $117,537 Indiana $116,976 Wyoming $116,867 Utah $116,696

Iowa $116,623 Kansas $116,038 Louisiana $115,867 North Carolina $115,806 Missouri $115,782 Florida $115,307 Montana $115,051 Nebraska $114,807

Kentucky $114,673 South Carolina $114,186 Tennessee $113,881 Idaho $113,759 New Mexico $112,870 Oklahoma $112,675 Alabama $111,956 South Dakota $110,749

Arkansas $110,091 West Virginia $109,738 Mississippi $108,677

Top Paying Cities for Information Governance Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $112,857
Lambsburg: $113,097
Laurel Fork: $113,224

Ivanhoe, VA $112,857

Lambsburg, VA $113,097

Laurel Fork, VA $113,224

Marion, VA $112,269

Max Meadows, VA $113,036

Meadowview, VA $111,257

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $112,159

Rocky Gap, VA $112,221

Ruther Glen, VA $118,378

Sealston, VA $121,440

Sharps, VA $117,857

Spotsylvania, VA $119,484

Sparta, VA $118,858

Stafford, VA $124,947

Stratford, VA $120,163

Tappahannock, VA $118,586

Thornburg, VA $119,877

Unionville, VA $117,932

Village, VA $118,437

Warsaw, VA $118,858

Weems, VA $116,525

Sandy Point, VA $119,013

White Stone, VA $116,201

Wicomico Church, VA $117,048

Woodford, VA $119,388

Zacata, VA $119,791

Winchester, VA $119,228

Bentonville, VA $118,206

Berryville, VA $120,948

Boyce, VA $121,168

Brucetown, VA $119,308

Chester Gap, VA $120,463

Clear Brook, VA $118,708

Cross Junction, VA $114,857

Fishers Hill, VA $116,508

Flint Hill, VA $119,810

Front Royal, VA $119,879

Gore, VA $115,501

Hume, VA $121,429

Huntly, VA $120,011

Strasburg, VA $116,054

Linden, VA $121,724

Markham, VA $121,697

Maurertown, VA $114,476

Middletown, VA $118,320

Millwood, VA $120,953

Rileyville, VA $116,882

Earlysville, VA $115,169

Esmont, VA $114,104

Faber, VA $113,598

Fishersville, VA $114,656

Free Union, VA $114,979

Gordonsville, VA $116,184

Greenwood, VA $114,517

Ivy, VA $115,218

Keene, VA $114,565

Keswick, VA $115,446

Locust Dale, VA $116,705

Lovingston, VA $112,380

Lyndhurst, VA $113,227

Montpelier Station, VA $116,212

Nellysford, VA $113,358

North Garden, VA $114,453

Orange, VA $117,349

Palmyra, VA $115,496

Piney River, VA $111,857

Quinque, VA $115,463

Roseland, VA $112,287

Ruckersville, VA $115,415

Schuyler, VA $113,703

Shipman, VA $112,363

Somerset, VA $116,217

Stanardsville, VA $115,079

Troy, VA $115,622

Tyro, VA $112,593

Waynesboro, VA $114,830

White Hall, VA $115,036

Woodberry Forest, VA $116,667

Achilles, VA $114,894

Amelia Court House, VA $117,026

Ark, VA $115,625

Arvonia, VA $114,599

Ashland, VA $118,166

Aylett, VA $118,222

Barhamsville, VA $116,519

Beaumont, VA $116,999

Beaverdam, VA $118,155

Bena, VA $114,861

Bohannon, VA $115,331

Bremo Bluff, VA $115,343

Bruington, VA $117,985

Bumpass, VA $117,977

Cardinal, VA $115,382

Cartersville, VA $116,298

Charles City, VA $117,248

Christchurch, VA $116,291

Church View, VA $116,561

Cobbs Creek, VA $115,703

Columbia, VA $115,995

Crozier, VA $117,779

Cumberland, VA $115,351

Deltaville, VA $115,798

Diggs, VA $115,376

Redwood, VA $112,285

Rich Creek, VA $112,667

Ridgeway, VA $113,452

Riner, VA $112,656

Ripplemead, VA $112,363

Rocky Mount, VA $112,386

Salem, VA $111,837

Sandy Level, VA $112,626

Shawsville, VA $112,182

Spencer, VA $113,425

Staffordsville, VA $112,860

Stanleytown, VA $113,638

Stuart, VA $113,395

Thaxton, VA $112,048

Troutville, VA $112,006

Union Hall, VA $112,405

Vesta, VA $113,251

Villamont, VA $111,992

Vinton, VA $111,782

Wirtz, VA $112,059

Woolwine, VA $113,172

Bristol, VA $109,025

Abingdon, VA $110,642

Andover, VA $110,313

Appalachia, VA $110,313

Bee, VA $111,675

Ben Hur, VA $110,770

Big Stone Gap, VA $109,329

Birchleaf, VA $111,786

Blackwater, VA $109,466

Castlewood, VA $109,785

Cleveland, VA $111,118

Clinchco, VA $111,687

Clintwood, VA $111,561

Coeburn, VA $110,497

Damascus, VA $111,510

Dante, VA $111,124

Davenport, VA $111,893

Dryden, VA $109,688

Duffield, VA $108,759

Dungannon, VA $109,155

East Stone Gap, VA $109,560

Ewing, VA $112,170

Fort Blackmore, VA $108,457

Gate City, VA $107,716

Haysi, VA $112,327

Hiltons, VA $107,971

Honaker, VA $111,739

Jonesville, VA $111,040

Keokee, VA $110,012

Lebanon, VA $110,687

Mc Clure, VA $111,146

Mendota, VA $109,059

Nickelsville, VA $108,602

Nora, VA $110,854

Norton, VA $110,431

Pennington Gap, VA $109,985

Pound, VA $110,888

Rosedale, VA $111,616

Rose Hill, VA $111,974

Saint Charles, VA $110,631

Saint Paul, VA $110,486

Weber City, VA $107,387

Whitetop, VA $111,946

Wise, VA $110,727

Pulaski, VA $113,147

Atkins, VA $112,192

Austinville, VA $113,099

Barren Springs, VA $113,195

Bastian, VA $112,208

Bland, VA $112,471

Broadford, VA $112,091

Cana, VA $113,272

Ceres, VA $112,101

Chilhowie, VA $112,063

Cripple Creek, VA $112,570

Crockett, VA $112,543

Draper, VA $113,054

Dugspur, VA $113,136

Elk Creek, VA $112,491

Emory, VA $111,746

Fancy Gap, VA $113,174

Fries, VA $112,868

Galax, VA $113,052

Glade Spring, VA $111,524

Rural Retreat, VA $112,400

Saltville, VA $112,112

Speedwell, VA $112,473

Sugar Grove, VA $112,219

Tannersville, VA $112,024

Troutdale, VA $112,140

Willis, VA $113,077

Woodlawn, VA $113,122

Wytheville, VA $112,804

Staunton, VA $114,691

Augusta Springs, VA $114,206

Bacova, VA $113,670

Blue Grass, VA $113,715

Brownsburg, VA $113,036

Buena Vista, VA $112,110

Churchville, VA $115,011

Clifton Forge, VA $113,286

Covington, VA $112,672

Craigsville, VA $114,219

Crimora, VA $115,129

Deerfield, VA $114,309

Doe Hill, VA $114,211

Fairfield, VA $112,870

Fort Defiance, VA $115,213

Glen Wilton, VA $112,856

Goshen, VA $113,727

Greenville, VA $113,657

Grottoes, VA $115,235

Head Waters, VA $114,400

Hot Springs, VA $113,353

Iron Gate, VA $113,480

Lexington, VA $113,068

Low Moor, VA $113,216

Mc Dowell, VA $114,256

Middlebrook, VA $113,685

Millboro, VA $113,774

Mint Spring, VA $114,256

Montebello, VA $112,649

Monterey, VA $113,927

Mount Sidney, VA $115,264

Mustoe, VA $114,116

New Hope, VA $115,197

Port Republic, VA $115,173

Raphine, VA $113,173

Rockbridge Baths, VA $113,285

Selma, VA $113,326

Steeles Tavern, VA $113,406

Stuarts Draft, VA $113,830

Swoope, VA $114,489

Verona, VA $115,265

Vesuvius, VA $112,395

Warm Springs, VA $113,705

West Augusta, VA $114,557

Weyers Cave, VA $115,292

Williamsville, VA $114,320

Lynchburg, VA $110,432

Altavista, VA $111,480

Alton, VA $113,916

Amherst, VA $111,183

Appomattox, VA $111,383

Bedford, VA $112,063

Big Island, VA $111,449

Blairs, VA $113,890

Brookneal, VA $111,921

Buffalo Junction, VA $114,277

Callands, VA $113,339

Chatham, VA $113,431

Clifford, VA $111,352

Clover, VA $113,638

Cluster Springs, VA $114,271

Coleman Falls, VA $110,889

Concord, VA $110,585

Crystal Hill, VA $113,463

Danville, VA $113,980

Hillsville, VA $113,272

Carson, VA $117,636

Hiwassee, VA $112,900

Independence, VA $112,508

Annandale, VA $133,867

Burke, VA $132,613

Dumfries, VA $128,730

Dunn Loring, VA $134,038

Fairfax, VA $132,036

Fairfax Station, VA $131,678

Falls Church, VA $134,155

Fort Belvoir, VA $132,533

Great Falls, VA $132,041

Greenway, VA $134,153

Lorton, VA $131,785

Merrifield, VA $133,730

Mc Lean, VA $134,141

West Mclean, VA $134,153

Mount Vernon, VA $133,031

Newington, VA $132,725

Dry Fork, VA $113,669

Brooke, VA $124,039

Evington, VA $111,045

Forest, VA $110,828

Gladstone, VA $111,479

Gladys, VA $111,481

Glasgow, VA $112,194

Goode, VA $111,195

Gretna, VA $112,623

Halifax, VA $113,883

Howardsville, VA $113,701

Hurt, VA $111,993

Java, VA $113,301

Ararat, VA $113,244

Axton, VA $113,593

Bassett, VA $113,512

Belspring, VA $112,922

Bent Mountain, VA $111,964

Blacksburg, VA $112,389

Blue Ridge, VA $111,926

Boones Mill, VA $111,885

Buchanan, VA $112,304

Callaway, VA $112,177

Christiansburg, VA $112,400

Cascade, VA $113,495

Catawba, VA $112,113

Check, VA $112,352

Claudville, VA $113,177

Cloverdale, VA $111,718

Collinsville, VA $113,888

Copper Hill, VA $112,203

Critz, VA $113,358

Daleville, VA $111,832

Dublin, VA $112,982

Eagle Rock, VA $112,628

Eggleston, VA $112,755

Elliston, VA $112,088

Ferrum, VA $112,805

Fieldale, VA $113,726

Fincastle, VA $112,181

Floyd, VA $112,813

Glade Hill, VA $112,311

Glen Lyn, VA $112,395

Goodview, VA $111,914

Hardy, VA $111,868

Henry, VA $112,974

Huddleston, VA $112,283

Keeling, VA $113,776

Chester, VA $118,189

Chesterfield, VA $118,118

Church Road, VA $117,729

Colonial Heights, VA $118,238

Courtland, VA $115,396

Dendron, VA $115,742

Dewitt, VA $117,352

Dinwiddie, VA $117,672

Disputanta, VA $117,768

Dolphin, VA $116,062

Drewryville, VA $115,143

Ebony, VA $114,349

Elberon, VA $115,265

Emporia, VA $115,403

Ford, VA $117,455

Franklin, VA $115,041

Freeman, VA $116,037

Gasburg, VA $114,595

Hopewell, VA $117,994

Ivor, VA $115,226

Jarratt, VA $116,400

Lawrenceville, VA $115,632

Mc Kenney, VA $117,045

Meredithville, VA $115,465

Newsoms, VA $114,661

Prince George, VA $118,105

Rawlings, VA $116,594

Sedley, VA $115,550

Skippers, VA $114,942

Spring Grove, VA $116,368

Stony Creek, VA $117,038

Surry, VA $114,983

Sussex, VA $116,775

Sutherland, VA $118,006

Valentines, VA $114,702

Wakefield, VA $115,698

Warfield, VA $116,689

Waverly, VA $116,608

White Plains, VA $114,639

Wilsons, VA $117,107

Yale, VA $116,302

Zuni, VA $115,181

Claremont, VA $116,524

Farmville, VA $114,339

Baskerville, VA $114,152

Indian Valley, VA $112,978

Mc Coy, VA $112,733

Martinsville, VA $113,701

Meadows Of Dan, VA $113,280

Moneta, VA $112,099

Montvale, VA $112,098

Narrows, VA $112,734

Newbern, VA $112,833

New Castle, VA $112,187

Newport, VA $112,443

New River, VA $113,144

Oriskany, VA $112,405

Paint Bank, VA $112,229

Parrott, VA $112,787

Patrick Springs, VA $113,487

Pearisburg, VA $112,846

Pembroke, VA $112,844

Penhook, VA $112,684

Pilot, VA $112,441

Pittsville, VA $112,628

Radford, VA $113,017

Long Island, VA $111,904

Lowry, VA $111,406

Lynch Station, VA $111,917

Madison Heights, VA $110,435

Monroe, VA $110,986

Naruna, VA $111,567

Nathalie, VA $112,916

Natural Bridge, VA $112,549

Natural Bridge Station, VA $112,064

Nelson, VA $114,445

Norwood, VA $111,907

Ringgold, VA $113,818

Rustburg, VA $110,689

Scottsburg, VA $114,038

Scottsville, VA $114,655

South Boston, VA $114,138

Spout Spring, VA $110,893

Sutherlin, VA $113,827

Sweet Briar, VA $110,761

Vernon Hill, VA $113,693

Virgilina, VA $114,173

Wingina, VA $112,570

Amonate, VA $112,320

Bandy, VA $112,074

Big Rock, VA $112,683

Bishop, VA $112,085

Bluefield, VA $112,431

Boissevain, VA $112,155

Breaks, VA $112,499

Burkes Garden, VA $112,199

Cedar Bluff, VA $112,364

Doran, VA $112,826

Falls Mills, VA $112,155

Grundy, VA $112,872

Horsepen, VA $112,129

Hurley, VA $112,292

Jewell Ridge, VA $112,364

Keen Mountain, VA $112,802

Mavisdale, VA $112,375

Maxie, VA $112,706

North Tazewell, VA $112,347

Oakwood, VA $112,866

Pilgrims Knob, VA $112,559

Pocahontas, VA $112,192

Pounding Mill, VA $112,521

Raven, VA $112,772

Red Ash, VA $112,877

Richlands, VA $112,812

Rowe, VA $112,416

Shortt Gap, VA $112,667

Swords Creek, VA $112,383

Tazewell, VA $112,170

Vansant, VA $112,386

Whitewood, VA $112,399

Wolford, VA $112,419

Boydton, VA $114,396

Bracey, VA $114,689

Brodnax, VA $115,131

Buckingham, VA $113,116

Burkeville, VA $114,866

Charlotte Court House, VA $113,220

Chase City, VA $113,807

Clarksville, VA $114,599

Crewe, VA $115,598

Cullen, VA $112,883

Dillwyn, VA $114,244

Drakes Branch, VA $113,794

Dundas, VA $115,487

Evergreen, VA $111,491

Fort Mitchell, VA $113,793

Green Bay, VA $114,232

Hampden Sydney, VA $114,512

Kenbridge, VA $114,869

Keysville, VA $113,783

La Crosse, VA $114,513

Lunenburg, VA $113,999

Meherrin, VA $114,011

Nottoway, VA $115,421

Pamplin, VA $112,505

Phenix, VA $111,997

Prospect, VA $113,212

Randolph, VA $113,404

Red House, VA $111,669

Red Oak, VA $113,953

Rice, VA $115,012

Saxe, VA $113,707

Skipwith, VA $114,033

South Hill, VA $114,471

Victoria, VA $114,401

Wylliesburg, VA $113,852

Roanoke, VA $111,639

Wachapreague, VA $115,919

Wardtown, VA $115,693

Wattsville, VA $116,027

Willis Wharf, VA $115,884

Windsor, VA $114,897

Withams, VA $115,936

Norfolk, VA $114,307

Newport News, VA $114,563

Fort Eustis, VA $114,608

Hampton, VA $114,634

Fort Monroe, VA $114,571

Poquoson, VA $114,596

Yorktown, VA $114,732

Lackey, VA $114,778

Seaford, VA $114,639

Portsmouth, VA $114,339

Fort Lee, VA $118,231

Petersburg, VA $118,231

Virginia State University, VA $118,231

Alberta, VA $115,895

Ammon, VA $117,448

Blackstone, VA $116,455

Boykins, VA $114,797

Branchville, VA $114,524

Capron, VA $115,363

Round Hill, VA $123,952

Catharpin, VA $128,596

Delaplane, VA $122,655

Ashburn, VA $129,128

Chantilly, VA $130,487

Gainesville, VA $127,549

Hamilton, VA $125,622

Lincoln, VA $125,499

Sterling, VA $130,699

Haymarket, VA $127,427

Herndon, VA $131,181

Leesburg, VA $127,099

Lovettsville, VA $124,283

Nokesville, VA $127,706

Upperville, VA $123,061

Warrenton, VA $123,508

Reston, VA $131,935

Waterford, VA $125,415

The Plains, VA $125,769

Doswell, VA $118,206

Dutton, VA $115,678

Fork Union, VA $115,698

Foster, VA $115,306

Glen Allen, VA $118,473

Gloucester, VA $115,555

Gloucester Point, VA $114,856

Goochland, VA $117,180

Grimstead, VA $115,596

Gum Spring, VA $117,180

Gwynn, VA $115,594

Hadensville, VA $116,997

Hallieford, VA $115,560

Hanover, VA $118,229

Hardyville, VA $115,904

Hartfield, VA $115,944

Hayes, VA $114,929

Henrico, VA $118,561

Hudgins, VA $115,505

Jamaica, VA $116,948

Jamestown, VA $115,192

Jetersville, VA $115,685

Kents Store, VA $115,958

King And Queen Court House, VA $117,125

King William, VA $117,732

Lanexa, VA $116,943

Lightfoot, VA $115,758

Little Plymouth, VA $116,978

Locust Hill, VA $116,291

Louisa, VA $117,160

Macon, VA $117,294

Maidens, VA $117,627

Manakin Sabot, VA $118,012

Mannboro, VA $117,244

Manquin, VA $118,075

Maryus, VA $114,872

Mascot, VA $116,634

Mathews, VA $115,374

Burgess, VA $117,374

Accomac, VA $115,827

Assawoman, VA $115,873

Atlantic, VA $116,029

Battery Park, VA $114,579

Belle Haven, VA $115,760

Birdsnest, VA $115,542

Bloxom, VA $116,005

Cape Charles, VA $115,384

Capeville, VA $115,407

Carrollton, VA $114,566

Carrsville, VA $115,089

Cheriton, VA $115,395

Chesapeake, VA $114,608

Chincoteague Island, VA $116,104

Wallops Island, VA $116,018

Craddockville, VA $115,778

Davis Wharf, VA $115,754

Eastville, VA $115,438

Exmore, VA $115,710

Franktown, VA $115,581

Greenbackville, VA $116,367

Greenbush, VA $116,034

Hacksneck, VA $115,713

Hallwood, VA $115,973

Harborton, VA $115,997

Horntown, VA $116,171

Oak Hall, VA $115,932

Isle Of Wight, VA $114,823

Jamesville, VA $115,647

Jenkins Bridge, VA $115,992

Keller, VA $115,853

Locustville, VA $115,848

Machipongo, VA $115,524

Mappsville, VA $115,948

Marionville, VA $115,522

Mears, VA $115,888

Melfa, VA $115,867

Modest Town, VA $116,167

Nassawadox, VA $115,643

Nelsonia, VA $116,176

New Church, VA $116,133

Onancock, VA $115,965

Onley, VA $115,837

Oyster, VA $115,421

Painter, VA $115,782

Parksley, VA $116,028

Pungoteague, VA $115,831

Quinby, VA $115,526

Rescue, VA $114,573

Sanford, VA $116,152

Saxis, VA $116,171

Seaview, VA $115,397

Smithfield, VA $114,697

Suffolk, VA $114,645

Tangier, VA $116,458

Tasley, VA $116,085

Temperanceville, VA $115,973

Townsend, VA $115,420

Virginia Beach, VA $116,135

Dulles, VA $131,972

Aldie, VA $127,806

Amissville, VA $121,588

Arcola, VA $129,087

Manassas, VA $129,299

Marshall, VA $123,372

Middleburg, VA $125,640

Catlett, VA $126,229

Centreville, VA $129,821

Clifton, VA $130,915

Orlean, VA $122,260

Paeonian Springs, VA $126,224

Paris, VA $122,260

Philomont, VA $125,268

Purcellville, VA $124,339

Bluemont, VA $122,676

Bristow, VA $128,296

Broad Run, VA $126,014

Calverton, VA $125,727

Casanova, VA $125,938

Rectortown, VA $123,219

Mechanicsville, VA $118,322

Midlothian, VA $118,143

Millers Tavern, VA $118,308

Mineral, VA $117,883

Moon, VA $115,424

Moseley, VA $117,749

New Canton, VA $115,198

New Kent, VA $117,675

New Point, VA $115,134

Newtown, VA $118,671

Norge, VA $115,928

North, VA $115,525

Oilville, VA $117,777

Onemo, VA $115,279

Ordinary, VA $115,028

Port Haywood, VA $115,117

Powhatan, VA $117,387

Providence Forge, VA $117,472

Quinton, VA $118,074

Rockville, VA $117,910

Ruthville, VA $117,230

Saint Stephens Church, VA $118,294

Saluda, VA $116,337

Sandston, VA $118,348

Sandy Hook, VA $117,157

Schley, VA $115,301

Severn, VA $114,933

Shacklefords, VA $116,399

State Farm, VA $117,683

Stevensville, VA $117,403

Studley, VA $118,313

Susan, VA $115,163

Toano, VA $116,291

Topping, VA $116,188

Trevilians, VA $117,087

Richmond, VA $118,592

Urbanna, VA $116,741

Wake, VA $116,012

Walkerton, VA $117,570

Ware Neck, VA $115,347

Water View, VA $116,717

West Point, VA $117,118

White Marsh, VA $115,156

Wicomico, VA $114,952

Williamsburg, VA $115,151

Woods Cross Roads, VA $115,569

Montpelier, VA $117,733

Oakton, VA $132,342

Occoquan, VA $131,367

Quantico, VA $127,001

Springfield, VA $133,519

Triangle, VA $127,920

Vienna, VA $133,518

Woodbridge, VA $130,418

Arlington, VA $134,191

Fort Myer, VA $134,193

Mattaponi, VA $116,681

Dhs, VA $134,192

Fort Valley, VA $116,014

Star Tannery, VA $114,879

Stephens City, VA $119,272

Stephenson, VA $119,351

Toms Brook, VA $115,949

White Post, VA $120,298

Woodstock, VA $114,991

Culpeper, VA $118,788

Aroda, VA $115,880

Banco, VA $116,272

Bealeton, VA $122,982

Boston, VA $118,474

Brandy Station, VA $120,871

Brightwood, VA $116,863

Castleton, VA $119,777

Elkwood, VA $120,713

Etlan, VA $116,594

Goldvein, VA $123,525

Graves Mill, VA $115,721

Haywood, VA $116,832

Hood, VA $114,992

Jeffersonton, VA $122,219

Leon, VA $117,357

Lignum, VA $120,016

Madison, VA $115,711

Midland, VA $124,206

Mitchells, VA $117,842

Oakpark, VA $116,445

Pratts, VA $115,698

Radiant, VA $116,127

Rapidan, VA $117,175

Remington, VA $122,004

Reva, VA $117,486

Richardsville, VA $121,017

Rixeyville, VA $120,704

Rochelle, VA $115,663

Somerville, VA $124,444

Sperryville, VA $117,371

Stevensburg, VA $120,256

Sumerduck, VA $122,037

Syria, VA $115,274

Viewtown, VA $120,783

Washington, VA $119,431

Wolftown, VA $115,001

Woodville, VA $118,530

Harrisonburg, VA $115,470

Basye, VA $114,548

Bergton, VA $114,194

Bridgewater, VA $115,254

Broadway, VA $114,899

Criders, VA $114,399

Dayton, VA $114,860

Edinburg, VA $114,743

Elkton, VA $115,089

Alexandria, VA $134,176

Fredericksburg, VA $121,574

Bowling Green, VA $119,215

Burr Hill, VA $119,230

Callao, VA $118,543

Caret, VA $119,957

Center Cross, VA $117,916

Champlain, VA $119,683

Coles Point, VA $120,131

Colonial Beach, VA $120,806

Corbin, VA $120,059

Dahlgren, VA $124,768

Dogue, VA $120,726

Dunnsville, VA $118,340

Edwardsville, VA $117,526

Farnham, VA $117,873

Garrisonville, VA $125,792

Hague, VA $119,262

Hartwood, VA $121,925

Haynesville, VA $119,164

Heathsville, VA $117,416

Hustle, VA $119,755

Irvington, VA $116,475

Jersey, VA $120,892

Kilmarnock, VA $116,574

King George, VA $122,778

Kinsale, VA $119,032

Ladysmith, VA $118,526

Lancaster, VA $116,859

Laneview, VA $117,143

Lively, VA $116,968

Locust Grove, VA $119,264

Loretto, VA $119,777

Lottsburg, VA $118,322

Merry Point, VA $116,677

Milford, VA $118,776

Mollusk, VA $116,718

Montross, VA $120,042

Morattico, VA $117,325

Mount Holly, VA $119,643

Ninde, VA $123,051

Nuttsville, VA $117,209

Oldhams, VA $118,936

Ophelia, VA $117,436

Partlow, VA $119,555

Port Royal, VA $119,746

Rappahannock Academy, VA $119,769

Reedville, VA $117,348

Rhoadesville, VA $118,139

Rollins Fork, VA $120,802

Fulks Run, VA $114,612

Hinton, VA $114,506

Keezletown, VA $115,064

Lacey Spring, VA $115,122

Linville, VA $115,062

Luray, VA $115,431

Mc Gaheysville, VA $115,197

Mount Crawford, VA $115,201

Mount Jackson, VA $114,824

Mount Solon, VA $114,840

New Market, VA $115,090

Orkney Springs, VA $114,577

Penn Laird, VA $115,248

Quicksburg, VA $114,939

Pleasant Valley, VA $115,186

Shenandoah, VA $115,129

Singers Glen, VA $115,055

Stanley, VA $115,139

Timberville, VA $115,109

Charlottesville, VA $115,315

Afton, VA $114,038

Arrington, VA $111,770

Barboursville, VA $115,764

Batesville, VA $115,041

Covesville, VA $114,048

Crozet, VA $115,096

Dyke, VA $115,039

Ruby, VA $125,191

Information Governance Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Information Governance Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Information Governance Specialist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Information Governance Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Information Governance Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$159,531	$77.0	30%
Internet	$144,805	$70.0	18%
Healthcare	$134,988	$65.0	10%
Biotechnology	$132,533	$64.0	8%
Aerospace & Defense	$131,306	$63.0	7%

Information Governance Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Governance Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$113,465

Average $122,716/year

$133,617

$9,455

Average $10,226/month

$11,135

$2,182

Average $2,360/week

$2,570

$55

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,617	$11,135	$2,570	$64
Average	$122,716	$10,226	$2,360	$59
25th Percentile	$113,465	$9,455	$2,182	$55

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