How Much Does a Knowledge Manager Make in Kansas City, MO ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Knowledge Manager Salary in Kansas City, MO

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Knowledge Manager in Kansas City, MO is $90,961, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,749 weekly, or $7,580 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Knowledge Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Knowledge Manager in Kansas City, MO vary widely, spanning from $73,605 to $108,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,876) and 75th percentile ($100,213), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,635 per year. This $18,337 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, Kansas City Knowledge Manager often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Kansas City currently ranks 435 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 $73,605 Kansas City, MO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $81,876 Kansas City, MO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $90,961 Kansas City, MO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $100,213 Kansas City, MO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Knowledge Manager Salary $108,635 Kansas City, MO May 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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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

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

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