What are the main factors that influence a Knowledge Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Knowledge Engineer's salary?

A Knowledge Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,156 for beginners, reaching about $86,234 at mid-level, and approach $87,493 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Knowledge Engineer?

Knowledge Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Knowledge Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,759, California $89,418, Massachusetts $88,227. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Knowledge Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Knowledge Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Knowledge & Information Management: $214,007; Knowledge Specialist: $130,109; Knowledge Base Specialist: $127,993; Knowledge Management Consultant: $96,748; Knowledge Manager: $93,316.

Knowledge Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Knowledge Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Knowledge Engineer in Delaware is $82,098 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,825
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,408 to $91,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,586

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Knowledge Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,900	$7,658	$1,767	$44
Average	$82,098	$6,841	$1,579	$39
25th Percentile	$72,408	$6,034	$1,392	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Knowledge Engineer Salaries

A Knowledge Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Knowledge Engineer'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): $81,156
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,771
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,234
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,706
Expert (over 8 years): $87,493

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Knowledge Engineer	$81,156
Intermediate Level Knowledge Engineer	$82,771
Senior Level Knowledge Engineer	$86,234
Specialist Level Knowledge Engineer	$86,706
Expert Level Knowledge Engineer	$87,493

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How Do Knowledge Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Knowledge Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,759.
California: $89,418.
Massachusetts: $88,227.

District of Columbia $89,759 California $89,418 Massachusetts $88,227 Washington $87,902 New Jersey $87,870 Alaska $87,757 Connecticut $86,638 New York $86,184

Hawaii $84,733 Rhode Island $84,052 Maryland $83,590 Minnesota $82,957 Colorado $82,714 Illinois $82,633 Oregon $82,325 Delaware $82,098

New Hampshire $81,955 Virginia $81,636 Pennsylvania $80,704 Nevada $80,233 North Dakota $80,079 Michigan $79,836 Wisconsin $79,747 Vermont $79,569

Texas $79,074 Maine $79,042 Arizona $78,993 Ohio $78,936 Georgia $78,190 Indiana $77,818 Wyoming $77,745 Utah $77,631

Iowa $77,582 Kansas $77,193 Louisiana $77,080 North Carolina $77,039 Missouri $77,023 Florida $76,707 Montana $76,537 Nebraska $76,375

Kentucky $76,285 South Carolina $75,961 Tennessee $75,758 Idaho $75,677 New Mexico $75,086 Oklahoma $74,956 Alabama $74,478 South Dakota $73,675

Arkansas $73,237 West Virginia $73,002 Mississippi $72,297

Top Paying Cities for Knowledge Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $84,968
Little Creek: $84,181
Magnolia: $84,530

Lincoln, DE $84,968 Little Creek, DE $84,181 Magnolia, DE $84,530 Milford, DE $84,968 Marydel, DE $83,865 Millsboro, DE $84,968 Millville, DE $85,535 Milton, DE $84,968

Nassau, DE $84,968 Ocean View, DE $85,535 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,535 Seaford, DE $84,076 Selbyville, DE $85,535 Smyrna, DE $83,768 Viola, DE $84,530 Woodside, DE $84,287

Bear, DE $83,152 Newark, DE $83,184 Claymont, DE $83,249 Delaware City, DE $83,184 Hockessin, DE $83,249 Kirkwood, DE $83,184 Middletown, DE $83,598 Montchanin, DE $83,249

New Castle, DE $83,249 Odessa, DE $83,711 Port Penn, DE $82,957 Rockland, DE $83,249 Saint Georges, DE $83,184 Townsend, DE $83,590 Winterthur, DE $83,249 Lewes, DE $84,968

Wilmington, DE $83,249 Dover, DE $84,141 Dover Afb, DE $84,335 Bethany Beach, DE $85,535 Bethel, DE $84,076 Bridgeville, DE $84,968 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,230 Cheswold, DE $83,946

Clayton, DE $83,736 Dagsboro, DE $85,535 Delmar, DE $84,076 Ellendale, DE $84,968 Felton, DE $84,968 Fenwick Island, DE $85,535 Frankford, DE $85,535 Frederica, DE $84,968

Georgetown, DE $84,968 Greenwood, DE $84,968 Harbeson, DE $84,968 Harrington, DE $84,968 Hartly, DE $83,695 Houston, DE $84,968 Kenton, DE $83,736 Laurel, DE $84,076

Yorklyn, DE $83,249

Knowledge Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Knowledge Engineer'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 April 01, 2026

$72,408

Average $82,098/year

$91,900

$6,034

Average $6,841/month

$7,658

$1,392

Average $1,579/week

$1,767

$35

Average $39/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,900	$7,658	$1,767	$44
Average	$82,098	$6,841	$1,579	$39
25th Percentile	$72,408	$6,034	$1,392	$35

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