Data Verification Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Verification Specialist make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Verification Specialist in the United States is $49,977 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Data Verification Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,749
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,741 to $56,139
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,974
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Data Verification Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,139 $4,678 $1,080 $27
Average $49,977 $4,165 $961 $24
25th Percentile $44,741 $3,728 $860 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Data Verification Specialist Salaries

A Data Verification Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Data Verification Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,036
  • San Francisco: $62,416
  • Oakland: $61,032

What Skills Can Increase a Data Verification Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.6% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.6%
PowerPoint 2.16%
Accounting 1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Data Verification Specialist's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$51,476
3%
Organizational Skills
$51,476
3%
Attention to Detail
$50,976
2%
Communication Skills
$50,476
1%
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How Education impacts a Data Verification Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Verification Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Data Verification Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,826 and $52,368).

Data Verification Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Verification Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 46.7%
Associates 25.1%
Bachelors 25.6%
Masters 0.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Data Verification Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Verification Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Data Verification Specialist

Salaries for a Data Verification Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $62,118 in 2023 to around $62,211 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Verification Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Verification Specialist Over Time

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2023
$62,118
2024
$62,634
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2024 $62,634
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