Compensation Benchmarks
What data & AI leaders earn
Salary benchmarks for CDO, CAIO, and senior data leadership roles. Percentile breakdowns by industry. Updated as new data lands.
All RolesChief Data OfficerChief AI OfficerVP of Data & AnalyticsHead of Data EngineeringDirector of Data Governance
| Role | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief AI Officer | $320K | $390K | $470K |
| Chief Data Officer | $275K | $350K | $440K |
| VP of Data & Analytics | $220K | $270K | $320K |
| Head of Data Engineering | $195K | $240K | $290K |
| Director of Data Governance | $175K | $215K | $260K |
Methodology
Compensation data is aggregated from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, and public company filings. Figures represent total cash compensation (base plus bonus). Equity compensation varies and is not included. Data is updated as new data lands.
Frequently asked questions
Benchmarks are compiled from public postings and filings and are shown in the table above as percentile ranges by role and industry. Coverage is expanding.