How Much Does a Knowledge Manager Make in Detroit, MI ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Knowledge Manager Salary in Detroit, MI

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Knowledge Manager in Detroit, MI is $93,326, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,795 weekly, or $7,777 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 Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $75,407 to $111,374. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,946) and 75th percentile ($102,773), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,374 per year. This $18,827 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, Detroit Knowledge Manager often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 348 statewide for Knowledge Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $75,407 Detroit, MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $83,946 Detroit, MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $93,326 Detroit, MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $102,773 Detroit, MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $111,374 Detroit, MI April 01, 2026
25% $83,946 10% $75,407 90% $111,374 75% $102,773 $93,326 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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    Knowledge Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Knowledge Manager ranges from $83,946 to $102,773 with the average base salary of $93,326. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,392 to $147,807 with the average total cash compensation of $115,746.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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