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 $81,277 for beginners, reaching about $86,363 at mid-level, and approach $87,624 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 $89,892, California $89,551, Massachusetts $88,357. 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 Management Director: $217,815; Knowledge & Information Management: $214,071; Knowledge Management Manager: $132,613; Knowledge Specialist: $130,085; Knowledge Management Supervisor: $110,308.

Knowledge Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Knowledge Engineer make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Knowledge Engineer in Delaware is $82,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,981
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,522 to $92,040
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,693

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Knowledge Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,040	$7,670	$1,770	$44
Average	$82,220	$6,852	$1,581	$40
25th Percentile	$72,522	$6,044	$1,395	$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): $81,277
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,893
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,363
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,836
Expert (over 8 years): $87,624

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Knowledge Engineer	$81,277
Intermediate Level Knowledge Engineer	$82,893
Senior Level Knowledge Engineer	$86,363
Specialist Level Knowledge Engineer	$86,836
Expert Level Knowledge Engineer	$87,624

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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: $89,892.
California: $89,551.
Massachusetts: $88,357.

District of Columbia $89,892 California $89,551 Massachusetts $88,357 Washington $88,033 New Jersey $88,000 Alaska $87,887 Connecticut $86,766 New York $86,311

Hawaii $84,858 Rhode Island $84,176 Maryland $83,713 Minnesota $83,080 Colorado $82,837 Illinois $82,755 Oregon $82,447 Delaware $82,220

New Hampshire $82,077 Virginia $81,757 Pennsylvania $80,823 Nevada $80,352 North Dakota $80,198 Michigan $79,954 Wisconsin $79,865 Vermont $79,687

Texas $79,191 Maine $79,159 Arizona $79,110 Ohio $79,053 Georgia $78,306 Indiana $77,933 Wyoming $77,860 Utah $77,746

Iowa $77,697 Kansas $77,308 Louisiana $77,194 North Carolina $77,153 Missouri $77,137 Florida $76,821 Montana $76,650 Nebraska $76,488

Kentucky $76,398 South Carolina $76,074 Tennessee $75,871 Idaho $75,789 New Mexico $75,197 Oklahoma $75,067 Alabama $74,588 South Dakota $73,784

Arkansas $73,346 West Virginia $73,110 Mississippi $72,404

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: $81,849
Little Creek: $82,449
Magnolia: $82,330

Lincoln, DE $81,849 Little Creek, DE $82,449 Magnolia, DE $82,330 Milford, DE $82,057 Marydel, DE $82,192 Millsboro, DE $81,506 Millville, DE $81,632 Milton, DE $81,773

Nassau, DE $81,832 Ocean View, DE $81,618 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,775 Seaford, DE $81,821 Selbyville, DE $81,482 Smyrna, DE $82,505 Viola, DE $82,125 Woodside, DE $82,346

Bear, DE $82,156 Newark, DE $82,125 Claymont, DE $82,293 Delaware City, DE $82,207 Hockessin, DE $82,118 Kirkwood, DE $82,192 Middletown, DE $82,224 Montchanin, DE $82,137

New Castle, DE $82,149 Odessa, DE $82,264 Port Penn, DE $82,319 Rockland, DE $82,145 Saint Georges, DE $82,198 Townsend, DE $82,324 Winterthur, DE $82,155 Lewes, DE $81,805

Wilmington, DE $82,122 Dover, DE $82,449 Dover Afb, DE $82,014 Bethany Beach, DE $81,532 Bethel, DE $81,616 Bridgeville, DE $81,809 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,216 Cheswold, DE $82,422

Clayton, DE $82,424 Dagsboro, DE $81,475 Delmar, DE $81,344 Ellendale, DE $81,591 Felton, DE $82,051 Fenwick Island, DE $81,493 Frankford, DE $81,351 Frederica, DE $82,132

Georgetown, DE $81,444 Greenwood, DE $81,822 Harbeson, DE $81,531 Harrington, DE $81,947 Hartly, DE $82,202 Houston, DE $81,830 Kenton, DE $82,428 Laurel, DE $81,396

Yorklyn, DE $82,142

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 August 01, 2026

$72,522

Average $82,220/year

$92,040

$6,044

Average $6,852/month

$7,670

$1,395

Average $1,581/week

$1,770

$35

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,040	$7,670	$1,770	$44
Average	$82,220	$6,852	$1,581	$40
25th Percentile	$72,522	$6,044	$1,395	$35

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