How much does a Data Manager make?

Updated Nov 28, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$70K - $117K/yr
Base Pay
$59K - $98K/yr
Additional Pay
$10K - $19K/yr

$90K

/yr
$70K$117K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Data Manager is $90,008 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $76,298 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $13,710 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $70K-$117K/yr?

Related Job Titles

For Data Manager

Some related job titles are Clinical Data Manager Salaries with median pay of $98,058, Data Management Salaries with median pay of $115,357, Analytics Manager Salaries with median pay of $159,256, Data Architect Salaries with median pay of $164,752.

Top Paying Companies

For a Data Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Data Manager in United States. Employers include Apple, Genentech and Pfizer.

1
Apple
Apple
$164,446/yr
5K open jobs
7
IBM
$117,931/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Data Manager in United States

1Apple$164,446
2Genentech$152,886
3Pfizer$127,609
4Bristol Myers Squibb$124,613
5Bank of America$123,771
6PNC Financial Services Group$122,078
7IBM$117,931
8Genworth$112,224
9UCLA Health$111,291
10S&P Global$107,801

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The Emmes Company
3.1
Data ManagerSee 61 salaries from this location

$86,071

 / yr
Labcorp
3.6
Data ManagerSee 27 salaries from this location

$84,976

 / yr
DocMatter
2.7
Data ManagerSee 25 salaries from this location

$102,464

 / yr
University of Pittsburgh
3.9
Data ManagerSee 24 salaries from this location

$63,278

 / yr
IBM
3.9
Data ManagerSee 16 salaries from this location

$117,931

 / yr
Pfizer
4
Data ManagerSee 14 salaries from this location

$127,609

 / yr
UCLA
4.2
Data ManagerSee 11 salaries from this location

$77,805

 / yr

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Thomson Reuters
4.1
Data ManagerSee 10 salaries from this location

$107,350

 / yr
Bank of America
4
Data ManagerSee 10 salaries from this location

$123,771

 / yr
PPD
3.9
Data ManagerSee 9 salaries from this location

$89,073

 / yr
S&P Global
4.1
Data ManagerSee 9 salaries from this location

$107,801

 / yr
Frontier Science Foundation
3.9
Data ManagerSee 9 salaries from this location

$71,057

 / yr
Virginia Department of Health
3.5
Data ManagerSee 9 salaries from this location

$38

 / hr
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
3.4
Data ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$76,296

 / yr
Northwestern University
4.1
Data ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$71,425

 / yr
Aerotek
3.4
Data ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$85,673

 / yr
UNC Chapel Hill
4.1
Data ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$72,499

 / yr
Truven Health Analytics
3.1
Data ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$103,870

 / yr
Columbia University
4.1
Data ManagerSee 7 salaries from this location

$74,453

 / yr
Eurofins Scientific
3.2
Data ManagerSee 7 salaries from this location

$81,963

 / yr
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Data Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
The Emmes Company Data Manager salaries - 61 salaries reported$86,071/yr
Labcorp Data Manager salaries - 27 salaries reported$84,976/yr
DocMatter Data Manager salaries - 25 salaries reported$102,464/yr
University of Pittsburgh Data Manager salaries - 24 salaries reported$63,278/yr
IBM Data Manager salaries - 16 salaries reported$117,931/yr
Pfizer Data Manager salaries - 14 salaries reported$127,609/yr
UCLA Data Manager salaries - 11 salaries reported$77,805/yr
Thomson Reuters Data Manager salaries - 10 salaries reported$107,350/yr
Bank of America Data Manager salaries - 10 salaries reported$123,771/yr
PPD Data Manager salaries - 9 salaries reported$89,073/yr
S&P Global Data Manager salaries - 9 salaries reported$107,801/yr
Frontier Science Foundation Data Manager salaries - 9 salaries reported$71,057/yr
Virginia Department of Health Data Manager salaries - 9 salaries reported$38/hr
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Data Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$76,296/yr
Northwestern University Data Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$71,425/yr
Aerotek Data Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$85,673/yr
UNC Chapel Hill Data Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$72,499/yr
Truven Health Analytics Data Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$103,870/yr
Columbia University Data Manager salaries - 7 salaries reported$74,453/yr
Eurofins Scientific Data Manager salaries - 7 salaries reported$81,963/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Data Manager in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Data Manager in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $122,924, Insurance with a median total pay of $112,224, Information Technology with a median total pay of $106,718, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $98,915, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $94,522.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$122,924

    30% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$112,224

    23% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$106,718

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$98,915

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$94,522

    9% Higher than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Data Manager are Bank of America and PNC Financial Services Group.

Bank of AmericaBank of America$123,771/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Administrative?

Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software.

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Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

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Date or Time

Research Data Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Management Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Data Integrity Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$105,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Data Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$66,000

/yr

$65K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Data Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$76,500

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Research Data Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$53,500

/yr

$53K | $500

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
District Data Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$83,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Data Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$28

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Data Management Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

Data Manager pay FAQ

The average salary for a Data Manager is $90,008 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1949 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Data Manager employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Data Manager in United States is $117,308 per year.

The lowest salary for a Data Manager in United States is $69,615 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Data Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Data Manager.

Data managers salaries are high, reflecting the demand for their skillset and the barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering, mathematics or computer science is required, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience. Once hired, data mangers typically work full time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Successful data managers can transition into a project manager role.

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Roughly 73% of data managers are pleased with their salary, according to anonymous feedback on Glassdoor. Several factors can qualify a data manager's salary as good, such as advanced education, professional development, bonuses, and profit-sharing.

Do you wish to make more money throughout your data manager career? Obtain a master's degree in statistics, math, computer science, computer engineering, public administration, or another related subject. For further advancement, a Ph.D. in your specialist field could be useful. Consider obtaining Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) status from DAMA International. Keep abreast of industry developments, attend professional networking events and conferences, and complete continuing professional development training. Build vital skills, such as communication, analysis, and coding, and consider learning other computer languages to make you more competitive in the marketplace. You could also volunteer for extra duties, such as staff training, research, or additional project leadership.

Are you looking for tips to help you negotiate your salary for a new data manager job? Showcase sought-after skills, such as fluency in several computer languages, in-depth knowledge of relevant software, databases, and applications, robust analytical abilities, and excellent communication. Highlight experiences gained in internships and any additional job-related training. Research remuneration norms in your area to help guide your negotiations. When discussing a pay raise in your present position, provide solid examples of successful projects you've managed, give information on additional training and conference attendance, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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