Lead Content Designer Salary in Kansas City, MO

How much does a Lead Content Designer make in Kansas City, MO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Content Designer in Kansas City, MO is $118,443. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $94,183 to a high of $148,738, with most professionals earning between $105,745 and $134,301.

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What is a Lead Content Designer?

As a Lead Content Designer, your primary responsibility is to oversee the creation and implementation of content strategies across various platforms. You will lead a team of content designers and collaborate with other departments to ensure that the content aligns with the company's brand and objectives. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining content guidelines, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance metrics to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of the content. Additionally, you will stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure that the content remains relevant and engaging for the target audience. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

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What does a Lead Content Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Content Designer

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content design and user experience to continuously improve the content strategy.

September 15, 2023

Advocate for the importance of content in the overall user experience and work to ensure that content is given appropriate consideration in all design and development processes.

September 28, 2023

Conduct user research and analysis to understand user behaviors and preferences, and use insights to inform content decisions.

October 02, 2023

Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize content needs and ensure that content is delivered on time and within budget.

October 16, 2023

Create and maintain content style guides and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all content.

October 24, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and developers, to ensure content is integrated seamlessly into the user experience.

October 28, 2023

Develop and maintain a content strategy that aligns with the overall business goals and user needs.

November 06, 2023

Monitor and analyze content performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

November 12, 2023

Lead a team of content designers and provide guidance and mentorship to ensure high-quality content creation.

November 13, 2023

Oversee the creation of various types of content, including website copy, product descriptions, user interface text, and marketing materials.

November 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Content Designer in Kansas City, MO

Average Base Salary

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105745

134301

118443

Average Total Cash Compensation

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113480

147471

128013

What is the average salary for Lead Content Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Content Designer in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Lead Content Designer ranges from $105,745 to $134,301 with the average base salary of $118,443. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,480 to $147,471 with the average total cash compensation of $128,013.

View Average Salary for Lead Content Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,443	$105,745 - $134,301
Bonus	$9,569	$7,736 - $13,170
Total Pay	$128,013	$113,480 - $147,471

* 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.

Lead Content Designer Salary Near Kansas City, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,723 - $134,273	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,343 - $133,791	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,343 - $133,791	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,408 - $133,874	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,408 - $133,874	COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,408 - $133,874	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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