Talent Specialist Salary in Kansas City, MO

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Talent Specialist in Kansas City, MO is $84,158. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,466 to a high of $103,649, with most professionals earning between $73,851 and $94,360.

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Average Salary Range for Talent Specialist in Kansas City, MO

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What is the average salary for Talent Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Talent Specialist in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Talent Specialist ranges from $73,851 to $94,360 with the average base salary of $84,158. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,056 to $100,972 with the average total cash compensation of $87,737.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,158 $73,851 - $94,360
Bonus $3,579 $2,205 - $6,612
Total Pay $87,737 $76,056 - $100,972
* 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.

Talent Specialist Salary Near Kansas City, MO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,835 - $94,341 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,570 - $94,002 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,570 - $94,002 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,616 - $94,060 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,616 - $94,060 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,616 - $94,060 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....More

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

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