Subject matter expert salary in United States

The average salary for a Subject Matter Expert is $137,138 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 604 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Subject Matter Expert salaries typically range between a low of $88,161 and a high of $213,324 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Subject Matter Expert include New York, NY at $178,333 per year, Alexandria, VA at $159,899 per year, and Washington, DC at $149,507 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Subject Matter Expert include Space Systems ($520,000 per year) and La Canada Unified School District ($416,000 per year).