As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Knowledge Manager in the US is $93,311, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,794 weekly, or $7,776 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Knowledge Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Knowledge Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $75,361 to $111,326. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,915) and 75th percentile ($102,740), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,326 per year. This $18,825 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Knowledge Manager often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 77 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Knowledge Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $75,361 US March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $83,915 US March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $93,311 US March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $102,740 US March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $111,326 US March 01, 2026
25% $83,915 10% $75,361 90% $111,326 75% $102,740 $93,311 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Knowledge Manager ?

A chief knowledge officer (CKO) is an organizational leader, responsible for ensuring that the organization maximizes the value it achieves through "knowledge". The CKO is responsible for managing intellectual capital and the custodian of Knowledge Management practices in an organization. CKO is not just a relabelling of the title "chief information officer" - the CKO role is much broader. CKOs can help an organization maximize the returns on investment in knowledge (people, processes and intellectual capital), exploit their intangible assets (know-how, patents, customer relationships), repeat...

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  1. This Job:

    Knowledge Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    SVP of Technology


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Knowledge Manager in the United States. The base salary for Knowledge Manager ranges from $83,915 to $102,740 with the average base salary of $93,311. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,184 to $147,474 with the average total cash compensation of $115,487.

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