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 $74,103 for beginners, reaching about $117,395 at mid-level, and approach $101,474 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 Vermont

How much does an Information Governance Specialist make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Governance Specialist in Vermont is $119,609 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,907
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,591 to $130,233
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,382

10% $102,382

50% (Median) $119,609

90% $139,907

Information Governance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,233	$10,853	$2,504	$63
Average	$119,609	$9,967	$2,300	$58
25th Percentile	$110,591	$9,216	$2,127	$53

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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): $74,103
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,037
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,395
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,906
Expert (over 8 years): $101,474

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Compliance Specialist II	less than 1 year	$74,103
Compliance Specialist III	1-2 years	$92,037
Information Governance Specialist	2-4 years	$117,395
Compliance Specialist V	5-8 years	$154,906
Compliance Supervisor	over 8 years	$101,474

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:

Adamant: $122,430
Barre: $122,614
Cabot: $122,344

Adamant, VT $122,430

Barre, VT $122,614

Cabot, VT $122,344

Calais, VT $122,452

East Barre, VT $122,427

East Calais, VT $122,430

East Montpelier, VT $122,511

Eden, VT $122,349

Eden Mills, VT $122,238

Graniteville, VT $122,606

Hyde Park, VT $122,530

Johnson, VT $122,684

Lake Elmore, VT $122,393

Marshfield, VT $122,365

Moretown, VT $122,693

Morrisville, VT $122,678

Moscow, VT $122,740

Northfield, VT $122,543

Northfield Falls, VT $123,116

North Hyde Park, VT $122,521

North Montpelier, VT $122,398

Plainfield, VT $122,381

Roxbury, VT $122,174

South Barre, VT $122,756

Waterbury, VT $122,728

Stowe, VT $122,745

Waitsfield, VT $122,677

Warren, VT $122,448

Washington, VT $122,209

Waterbury Center, VT $122,725

Websterville, VT $122,587

Williamstown, VT $122,444

Wolcott, VT $122,377

Woodbury, VT $122,257

Worcester, VT $122,378

Rutland, VT $122,375

Belmont, VT $121,997

Benson, VT $121,996

Bomoseen, VT $122,188

Brandon, VT $122,279

Bridport, VT $122,292

Castleton, VT $122,212

Center Rutland, VT $122,296

Chittenden, VT $122,014

Cuttingsville, VT $121,971

Danby, VT $122,180

East Middlebury, VT $122,359

East Poultney, VT $122,193

East Wallingford, VT $122,060

Fair Haven, VT $122,104

Florence, VT $122,062

Forest Dale, VT $122,283

Gaysville, VT $121,507

Granville, VT $122,081

Hancock, VT $122,062

Hydeville, VT $122,203

Killington, VT $122,048

Middlebury, VT $122,548

Middletown Springs, VT $122,127

Mount Holly, VT $122,014

North Clarendon, VT $122,193

Orwell, VT $122,180

Pawlet, VT $122,224

Pittsfield, VT $122,119

Pittsford, VT $122,236

Poultney, VT $122,213

Proctor, VT $122,348

Ripton, VT $122,207

Rochester, VT $122,143

Rupert, VT $122,131

Salisbury, VT $122,326

Shoreham, VT $122,222

Stockbridge, VT $122,006

Wallingford, VT $122,071

Wells, VT $122,229

West Pawlet, VT $122,270

West Rupert, VT $122,241

West Rutland, VT $122,166

Whiting, VT $122,227

Saint Johnsbury, VT $122,359

Albany, VT $122,288

Barnet, VT $122,229

Barton, VT $122,275

Beebe Plain, VT $122,311

Concord, VT $122,113

Coventry, VT $122,454

Craftsbury, VT $122,324

Craftsbury Common, VT $122,330

Danville, VT $122,255

Derby, VT $122,311

Derby Line, VT $122,220

East Burke, VT $122,216

East Charleston, VT $122,229

East Hardwick, VT $122,294

East Haven, VT $121,950

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $122,357

Glover, VT $122,238

Granby, VT $121,800

Greensboro, VT $122,197

Greensboro Bend, VT $122,275

Hardwick, VT $122,410

Irasburg, VT $122,244

Island Pond, VT $122,045

Lowell, VT $122,203

Lower Waterford, VT $122,343

Lyndon, VT $122,321

Lyndon Center, VT $122,459

Lyndonville, VT $122,326

Morgan, VT $122,106

Newport, VT $122,385

Newport Center, VT $122,229

North Concord, VT $121,909

North Troy, VT $122,246

Orleans, VT $122,199

Passumpsic, VT $122,366

Peacham, VT $122,120

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $122,370

Sheffield, VT $122,153

Sutton, VT $122,143

Troy, VT $122,258

West Burke, VT $122,225

West Charleston, VT $122,168

West Danville, VT $122,263

Westfield, VT $122,165

West Glover, VT $122,249

Averill, VT $121,538

Beecher Falls, VT $122,326

Canaan, VT $122,021

Gilman, VT $122,559

Guildhall, VT $121,861

Lunenburg, VT $122,126

Norton, VT $121,781

North Bennington, VT $123,141

North Pownal, VT $123,390

Pownal, VT $123,459

White River Junction, VT $122,343

Ascutney, VT $122,400

Barnard, VT $122,065

Bethel, VT $122,141

Bradford, VT $122,269

Bridgewater, VT $122,191

Bridgewater Corners, VT $121,948

Brookfield, VT $122,260

Brownsville, VT $122,193

Chelsea, VT $122,190

Corinth, VT $122,157

East Corinth, VT $122,208

East Randolph, VT $122,231

East Ryegate, VT $122,125

East Thetford, VT $122,276

Fairlee, VT $122,145

Groton, VT $122,177

Hartford, VT $122,661

Hartland, VT $122,232

Hartland Four Corners, VT $122,227

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $122,542

Newbury, VT $122,163

North Hartland, VT $122,319

North Pomfret, VT $122,109

North Thetford, VT $122,274

Norwich, VT $122,249

Plymouth, VT $121,861

Post Mills, VT $122,247

Quechee, VT $122,374

Randolph, VT $122,352

Randolph Center, VT $122,290

Reading, VT $121,962

Sharon, VT $122,138

South Pomfret, VT $122,021

South Royalton, VT $122,174

South Ryegate, VT $122,198

South Strafford, VT $122,168

South Woodstock, VT $121,992

Strafford, VT $122,062

Taftsville, VT $122,383

Thetford, VT $122,276

Thetford Center, VT $122,148

Topsham, VT $122,112

Tunbridge, VT $122,135

Vershire, VT $122,077

Wells River, VT $122,207

West Fairlee, VT $122,431

West Hartford, VT $122,112

West Newbury, VT $122,159

West Topsham, VT $122,209

Wilder, VT $122,667

Windsor, VT $122,282

Woodstock, VT $122,132

Bellows Falls, VT $122,578

Cambridgeport, VT $122,438

Cavendish, VT $122,031

Chester, VT $122,153

Chester Depot, VT $122,109

Grafton, VT $122,060

Londonderry, VT $122,280

Ludlow, VT $122,095

North Springfield, VT $122,521

Perkinsville, VT $122,188

Peru, VT $122,152

Proctorsville, VT $122,052

Saxtons River, VT $122,553

South Londonderry, VT $122,355

Springfield, VT $122,461

Westminster, VT $122,577

Westminster Station, VT $122,586

Weston, VT $122,026

Shaftsbury, VT $122,995

Brattleboro, VT $122,828

Bondville, VT $122,320

East Dover, VT $122,569

Jacksonville, VT $122,877

Jamaica, VT $122,322

Marlboro, VT $123,436

Newfane, VT $122,488

Putney, VT $122,463

Readsboro, VT $123,451

South Newfane, VT $122,531

Stamford, VT $123,362

Townshend, VT $122,377

Vernon, VT $123,203

Wardsboro, VT $122,466

West Dover, VT $122,667

West Dummerston, VT $122,519

West Halifax, VT $122,708

West Townshend, VT $122,213

West Wardsboro, VT $122,215

Whitingham, VT $122,833

Williamsville, VT $122,519

Wilmington, VT $122,759

Burlington, VT $123,094

South Burlington, VT $123,087

Winooski, VT $123,094

Colchester, VT $123,094

Alburgh, VT $122,480

Bakersfield, VT $122,661

Belvidere Center, VT $122,216

Bristol, VT $122,687

Cambridge, VT $122,833

Charlotte, VT $122,927

East Berkshire, VT $122,543

East Fairfield, VT $122,726

Enosburg Falls, VT $122,387

Essex, VT $123,000

Essex Junction, VT $123,009

Fairfax, VT $122,842

Fairfield, VT $122,723

Ferrisburgh, VT $122,790

Franklin, VT $122,394

Grand Isle, VT $122,854

Highgate Center, VT $122,498

Highgate Springs, VT $122,560

Hinesburg, VT $122,924

Huntington, VT $122,832

Isle La Motte, VT $122,632

Jeffersonville, VT $122,750

Jericho, VT $122,898

Jonesville, VT $122,923

Milton, VT $122,956

Monkton, VT $122,826

Montgomery, VT $122,387

Montgomery Center, VT $122,238

New Haven, VT $122,672

North Ferrisburgh, VT $122,845

North Hero, VT $122,723

Richford, VT $122,366

Richmond, VT $122,911

Saint Albans, VT $122,778

Saint Albans Bay, VT $122,762

Shelburne, VT $123,039

Sheldon, VT $122,632

Sheldon Springs, VT $122,933

South Hero, VT $122,965

Starksboro, VT $122,759

Swanton, VT $122,610

Underhill, VT $122,870

Underhill Center, VT $122,873

Vergennes, VT $122,634

Waterville, VT $122,676

Westford, VT $122,931

Williston, VT $123,023

Montpelier, VT $122,594

Bennington, VT $123,232

Arlington, VT $122,798

Dorset, VT $122,320

East Arlington, VT $122,274

East Dorset, VT $122,322

Manchester, VT $122,653

Manchester Center, VT $122,572

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	$155,491	$75.0	30%
Internet	$141,138	$68.0	18%
Healthcare	$131,569	$63.0	10%
Biotechnology	$129,177	$62.0	8%
Aerospace & Defense	$127,981	$62.0	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.

$110,591

Average $119,609/year

$130,233

$9,216

Average $9,967/month

$10,853

$2,127

Average $2,300/week

$2,504

$53

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,233	$10,853	$2,504	$63
Average	$119,609	$9,967	$2,300	$58
25th Percentile	$110,591	$9,216	$2,127	$53

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