AI Governance Specialist
Job Demand
growth projected
Work from Home
of roles are remote
Getting In
Some prep needed
Some background helps
Your Timeline
3-6 months
to land your first role
National salary distribution
Annual salary percentiles for AI Governance Specialist roles across the US
Median Salary
$169,000
Top 10% Earn
$300K
Job Growth
+36%
US Employment
25K
Salary by location
Where ai governance specialists earn the most
Certifications that boost this salary
How specific certifications impact earning potential for ai governance specialists
IAPP AIGP
Holders earn 15% more on average
Without
$169,000
With cert
$194,349
ISO 42001 Lead Auditor
Holders earn 15% more on average
Without
$169,000
With cert
$194,349
Key skills
Education
Varies — see career path page for details
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, supplemented with Levels.fyi and Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.