Director of Innovation Salary in Kansas City, MO

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Innovation in Kansas City, MO is $215,419. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $170,349 to a high of $268,946, with most professionals earning between $191,827 and $243,437.

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Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times.

February 07, 2023

Manage team of process, automation and manufacturing engineers and technicians in developing new or improved manufacturing processes to support our diversification efforts.

February 23, 2023

Drive growth through the identification of innovative opportunities, market understanding and strategic marketing that promotes the divisional product and service portfolio.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Innovation in Kansas City, MO

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What is the average salary for Director of Innovation in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Innovation in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Director of Innovation ranges from $191,827 to $243,437 with the average base salary of $215,419. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $217,801 to $306,458 with the average total cash compensation of $256,226.

View Average Salary for Director of Innovation as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$215,419	$191,827 - $243,437
Bonus	$40,807	$25,973 - $63,021
Total Pay	$256,226	$217,801 - $306,458

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Innovation Salary Near Kansas City, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,788 - $243,387	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,099 - $242,513	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,099 - $242,513	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,217 - $242,663	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,217 - $242,663	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,217 - $242,663	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO

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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 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...

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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

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