AI Governance Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$78,000
estimated national base salary
$56,000 to $109,000. Last updated September 2026.
Orbyt prices 5 titles at this same figure, including AI Governance Analyst, AI Regulatory Analyst, and AI Compliance Engineer. Orbyt does not hold title-level wage data that would separate them.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $80,730 for Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041) across the United States, based on 417,070 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$48,220
25th percentile
$61,280
Median
$80,730
75th percentile
$109,010
90th percentile
$133,720
Workers surveyed
417,070
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$78,420
May 2025 release
$80,730
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041) rather than AI Governance Analyst specifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 13-1041Highest Paying
$111,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$81,000
New York, NY
Lowest Paying
$60,000
Jackson, MS
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated September 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 13-1041. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average AI Governance Analyst salary in the United States at $78,000 in 2026, within a range of $56,000 to $109,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. This figure is not specific to this title: Orbyt prices 5 titles at the same estimate. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $111,000, while New York offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Knowledge of AI regulatory frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and algorithmic audit processes drives compensation.
AI Governance Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase AI Governance Analyst pay.
The premiums below are Orbyt's modelled scenarios for AI Governance Analysts, not effects measured from job postings: each is a fixed percentage applied to the estimated base. At the top premium that works out to $10,920 a year.
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What you should know.
Knowledge of AI regulatory frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and algorithmic audit processes drives compensation. Analysts who can map technical AI risks to compliance requirements across jurisdictions are highly valued. Experience with EU AI Act, NIST AI Framework, and industry specific regulations like healthcare or financial services AI guidelines adds premiums.
Junior governance analysts start at $75,000 to $100,000. Mid level analysts with regulatory experience earn $115,000 to $150,000. Senior analysts reach $150,000 to $190,000. Directors of AI governance at enterprise companies can exceed $250,000 in total compensation with bonuses.
Bonuses of 10 to 20% are standard at large technology and financial companies. Equity grants add 10 to 20% of total compensation. Signing bonuses of $10,000 to $25,000 are common. Benefits often include professional development funding for regulatory certifications and policy training.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote AI Governance Analysts typically earn $73,000 (7% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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