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CDMP Career Paths and Typical Salaries
| Role | CDMP Relevance | Typical Salary (UK) | Typical Salary (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Governance Analyst | Direct — governance knowledge area | £45,000–£65,000 | $70,000–$95,000 |
| Data Governance Manager | Direct — governance + leadership | £65,000–£90,000 | $95,000–$130,000 |
| Data Steward | Direct — stewardship + quality | £40,000–£60,000 | $60,000–$85,000 |
| Data Quality Manager | Direct — data quality knowledge area | £55,000–£80,000 | $80,000–$115,000 |
| Data Architect | Relevant — architecture + modeling | £70,000–£100,000 | $100,000–$145,000 |
| Chief Data Officer | Strategic — full DMBOK breadth | £120,000–£200,000+ | $175,000–$300,000+ |
| Data Management Consultant | Direct — full DMBOK breadth | £60,000–£120,000 | $90,000–$160,000 |
CDMP Exam Relevance
Understanding CDMP career paths is not directly tested in the CDMP exam but is important context for candidates deciding whether to pursue the certification. The CDMP exam tests the full DAMA DMBOK body of knowledge across 14 knowledge areas. Candidates who understand how each knowledge area maps to real-world roles are better motivated to master the material and more effective in applying it in their careers.
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