Lead Content Strategist Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does a Lead Content Strategist make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Content Strategist in Lexington, KY is $112,489. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,429 to $127,549, with most professionals earning between $89,448 and $141,261.

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What is a Lead Content Strategist?

As a Lead Content Strategist, your primary responsibility is to oversee the development and execution of content strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives. You will lead a team of content creators and designers, providing guidance and direction to ensure that all content produced is high-quality, engaging, and consistent with the brand's voice and tone. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting research and analysis to identify opportunities for content optimization and improvement, as well as staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices. Your role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate content strategies into broader marketing and communication initiatives. Overall, you will play a key role in driving the success of the company's content marketing efforts.

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What does a Lead Content Strategist do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Content Strategist

Develop and maintain editorial calendars and content production schedules to ensure timely and consistent delivery of content.

September 04, 2023

Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure content aligns with overall brand messaging and objectives.

September 13, 2023

Lead a team of content creators and strategists to ensure the production of high-quality, engaging content across various platforms.

September 26, 2023

Conduct research and analysis to identify target audience needs and preferences, and use this information to inform content strategy.

October 03, 2023

Develop and implement content strategies to support the overall marketing and business goals of the organization.

October 05, 2023

Collaborate with external partners, such as agencies or freelancers, to supplement in-house content creation capabilities when necessary.

October 26, 2023

Monitor and analyze content performance metrics to make data-driven decisions and optimize content strategy.

November 02, 2023

Oversee the creation of content assets, including written, visual, and multimedia content, and ensure they meet brand and quality standards.

November 19, 2023

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content strategy and incorporate new ideas into the overall strategy.

November 20, 2023

Provide guidance and support to content creators, including feedback and coaching to help them improve their skills and performance.

November 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Content Strategist in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

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100429

127549

112489

Average Total Cash Compensation

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107776

140057

121577

What is the average salary for Lead Content Strategist 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 Strategist in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Lead Content Strategist ranges from $100,429 to $127,549 with the average base salary of $112,489. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,776 to $140,057 with the average total cash compensation of $121,577.

View Average Salary for Lead Content Strategist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$112,489	$100,429 - $127,549
Bonus	$9,088	$7,347 - $12,508
Total Pay	$121,577	$107,776 - $140,057

* 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 Strategist Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,528 - $126,406	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,181 - $125,965	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,748 - $131,766	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,419 - $133,888	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,419 - $133,888	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,985 - $133,336	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY

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About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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