As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Knowledge Manager in Independence, MO is $90,853, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,747 weekly, or $7,571 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $73,409 to $108,423. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,722) and 75th percentile ($100,050), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,423 per year. This $18,328 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, Independence Knowledge Manager often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 456 statewide for Knowledge Manager job salary. 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 $73,409 Independence, MO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $81,722 Independence, MO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $90,853 Independence, MO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $100,050 Independence, MO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $108,423 Independence, MO April 01, 2026
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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 Independence, MO. The base salary for Knowledge Manager ranges from $81,722 to $100,050 with the average base salary of $90,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,944 to $143,890 with the average total cash compensation of $112,679.

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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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