How much does an IT Subject Matter Expert make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Subject Matter Expert in the United States is $172,316. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $159,678 to $186,932, with most professionals earning between $148,172 and $200,239.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
IT Subject Matter Expert Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile IT Subject Matter Expert Salary $148,172 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile IT Subject Matter Expert Salary $159,678 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile IT Subject Matter Expert Salary $172,316 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile IT Subject Matter Expert Salary $186,932 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile IT Subject Matter Expert Salary $200,239 US April 01, 2025
25% $159,678 10% $148,172 90% $200,239 75% $186,932 $172,316 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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