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

A Knowledge Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Associate II (2-4 years)earns $77,658, a Business Development Associate III (4-7 years)earns $100,689, a Knowledge Specialist (7+ years)earns $132,707, a Business Development Associate V (7-10 years)earns $170,257, a Business Development Supervisor (10+ years)earns $116,749,

What are the highest paying states for a Knowledge Specialist?

Knowledge Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Knowledge Specialist roles are District of Columbia $144,056, California $143,509, Massachusetts $141,597. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Knowledge Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Knowledge Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Knowledge & Information Management: $214,028; Knowledge Base Specialist: $128,012; Knowledge Manager: $93,322; Knowledge Transfer Specialist: $93,040; Knowledge Management Specialist: $89,482.

Knowledge Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Knowledge Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Knowledge Specialist in Delaware is $131,760 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,029
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,128 to $139,753
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,717

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Knowledge Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,753	$11,646	$2,688	$67
Average	$131,760	$10,980	$2,534	$63
25th Percentile	$118,128	$9,844	$2,272	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Knowledge Specialist Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Knowledge Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Knowledge Specialist'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): $77,658
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,689
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,707
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,257
Expert (over 8 years): $116,749

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Knowledge Specialist	$77,658
Business ... Level Knowledge Specialist	$100,689
Knowledge... Level Knowledge Specialist	$132,707
Business ... Level Knowledge Specialist	$170,257
Business ... Level Knowledge Specialist	$116,749

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How Do Knowledge Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $144,056.
California: $143,509.
Massachusetts: $141,597.

District of Columbia $144,056 California $143,509 Massachusetts $141,597 Washington $141,076 New Jersey $141,024 Alaska $140,842 Connecticut $139,046 New York $138,318

Hawaii $135,989 Rhode Island $134,896 Maryland $134,154 Minnesota $133,140 Colorado $132,749 Illinois $132,619 Oregon $132,125 Delaware $131,760

New Hampshire $131,531 Virginia $131,019 Pennsylvania $129,523 Nevada $128,768 North Dakota $128,521 Michigan $128,130 Wisconsin $127,987 Vermont $127,701

Texas $126,907 Maine $126,855 Arizona $126,777 Ohio $126,686 Georgia $125,489 Indiana $124,891 Wyoming $124,774 Utah $124,591

Iowa $124,513 Kansas $123,889 Louisiana $123,707 North Carolina $123,642 Missouri $123,616 Florida $123,108 Montana $122,835 Nebraska $122,575

Kentucky $122,432 South Carolina $121,911 Tennessee $121,586 Idaho $121,456 New Mexico $120,506 Oklahoma $120,298 Alabama $119,530 South Dakota $118,242

Arkansas $117,540 West Virginia $117,162 Mississippi $116,030

Top Paying Cities for Knowledge 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:

Lincoln: $131,167
Little Creek: $132,127
Magnolia: $131,937

Lincoln, DE $131,167 Little Creek, DE $132,127 Magnolia, DE $131,937 Milford, DE $131,500 Marydel, DE $131,716 Millsboro, DE $130,617 Millville, DE $130,818 Milton, DE $131,045

Nassau, DE $131,140 Ocean View, DE $130,796 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,047 Seaford, DE $131,122 Selbyville, DE $130,579 Smyrna, DE $132,218 Viola, DE $131,609 Woodside, DE $131,963

Bear, DE $131,659 Newark, DE $131,609 Claymont, DE $131,879 Delaware City, DE $131,741 Hockessin, DE $131,598 Kirkwood, DE $131,716 Middletown, DE $131,767 Montchanin, DE $131,628

New Castle, DE $131,647 Odessa, DE $131,832 Port Penn, DE $131,920 Rockland, DE $131,641 Saint Georges, DE $131,725 Townsend, DE $131,928 Winterthur, DE $131,656 Lewes, DE $131,096

Wilmington, DE $131,604 Dover, DE $132,127 Dover Afb, DE $131,431 Bethany Beach, DE $130,658 Bethel, DE $130,794 Bridgeville, DE $131,102 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,755 Cheswold, DE $132,084

Clayton, DE $132,088 Dagsboro, DE $130,567 Delmar, DE $130,358 Ellendale, DE $130,753 Felton, DE $131,490 Fenwick Island, DE $130,596 Frankford, DE $130,368 Frederica, DE $131,620

Georgetown, DE $130,518 Greenwood, DE $131,123 Harbeson, DE $130,657 Harrington, DE $131,323 Hartly, DE $131,732 Houston, DE $131,136 Kenton, DE $132,095 Laurel, DE $130,440

Yorklyn, DE $131,637

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

Understanding how a Knowledge 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.

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$118,128

Average $131,760/year

$139,753

$9,844

Average $10,980/month

$11,646

$2,272

Average $2,534/week

$2,688

$57

Average $63/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,753	$11,646	$2,688	$67
Average	$131,760	$10,980	$2,534	$63
25th Percentile	$118,128	$9,844	$2,272	$57

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