Knowledge Management Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Knowledge Management Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Knowledge Management Lead in the United States is $70,103 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Knowledge Management Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,079
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,059 to $76,371
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,734
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Knowledge Management Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,371 $6,364 $1,469 $37
Average $70,103 $5,842 $1,348 $34
25th Percentile $62,059 $5,172 $1,193 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Knowledge Management Lead Salaries

A Knowledge Management Lead'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Knowledge Management Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Knowledge Management Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,772
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,047
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,232
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,670
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,844
Levels Salary
Entry Level Knowledge Management Lead$65,772
Intermediate Level Knowledge Management Lead$66,047
Senior Level Knowledge Management Lead$69,232
Specialist Level Knowledge Management Lead$71,670
Expert Level Knowledge Management Lead$71,844
$65,772 0 yr
$66,047 < 2 yrs
$69,232 2-4 yrs
$71,670 5-8 yrs
$71,844 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Knowledge Management Leads

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: $88,421
  • San Francisco: $87,552
  • Oakland: $85,610

What Skills Can Increase a Knowledge Management Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.59% 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.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 0.21% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
  • Database Software (Mentioned in 0.11% Job Postings): Database software is used to create, edit, and maintain database files and records, enabling easier file and record creation, data entry, data editing, updating, and reporting. The software also handles data storage, backup and reporting, multi-access control, and security.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.59%
Administrative Support 0.21%
Database Software 0.11%
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 Knowledge Management Lead's salary.
  • Plant Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 76%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Plant Maintenance
$123,381
76%
Coaching
$90,433
29%
Mechanical Engineering
$79,917
14%
Systems Analysis
$79,216
13%
Root Cause Analysis
$78,515
12%
KPI
$76,412
9%
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Knowledge Management Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Knowledge Management Lead'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Knowledge Management Lead

Salaries for a Knowledge Management Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,080 in 2023 to around $67,036 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Knowledge Management Lead salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Knowledge Management Lead Over Time

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$67,323
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2024 $67,323
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