Explore Data Quality Specialist Jobs

Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring their data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for use. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on data validation, governance, quality analytics, and data operations.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

These professionals assess data assets, define quality standards, identify errors and inconsistencies, and coordinate solutions with technical and business teams. Responsibilities may include developing data quality rules, monitoring metrics, investigating root causes, documenting processes, and improving the systems that collect and manage data.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with data profiling, SQL, spreadsheets, data visualization, and quality or observability tools. Knowledge of data governance, metadata, master data management, database systems, and privacy practices can also be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help specialists turn findings into practical improvements.

Career Opportunities

Data Quality Specialists work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and consulting. Depending on experience and organizational needs, related opportunities may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or quality program lead.

Find Your Next Data Quality Role

Browse Ladders for Data Quality Specialist positions and related professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation details to find a role that fits your experience and career goals.

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$118K - $189K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading innovative actuarial solutions. Drive the development of complex data systems, ensuring accuracy and quality for financial reporting while collaborat...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Lead and design data solutions to drive healthcare insights, working with a team of engineers to build and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring high reliability and performance for critical busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $98K *

Transform customer experiences by leading complex software implementations, ensuring seamless onboarding, testing, and launch activities. Leverage advanced product knowledge and project coordination s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex databases and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and maintain database systems while adhering to security protocols and optim...

New Cumberland, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $136K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

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Richardson, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a robust quality function across fulfillment networks, ensuring inventory integrity and process adherence while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a high-stakes operat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $158K *

Elevate your career as a Mendix Developer, designing and deploying enterprise applications for transportation management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance logistics operations using cutting-ed...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $113K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$136K - $190K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $255K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $173K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive alignment across regulatory functions by leading product ownership, prioritizing business needs, and facilitating communication between stakeholders and IT teams to enhance system capabilities a...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Champion the Alteryx platform by ensuring secure, efficient operations and integration across enterprise analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $138K *

Engineer operational excellence by leading the Problem Management team, driving post-incident processes, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform stability and customer exp...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $119K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability. Typical work includes setting quality rules, monitoring data, investigating problems, and partnering with teams to resolve issues.

  • What skills are important for Data Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills often include SQL, data profiling, data validation, analytics, and familiarity with databases or data quality tools. Employers also value knowledge of data governance, careful attention to detail, clear communication, and root-cause analysis.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in many sectors that depend on reliable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, government, and consulting.

  • What related roles can Data Quality Specialists pursue?question toggle

    Related career paths may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or data quality program lead, depending on experience and specialization.

  • How can I find Data Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Data Quality Specialist and related professional job listings, then review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and location or remote-work details.