$93,523
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$29.55
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Average additional compensation:

$6,788

Bonus

$6,000

Profit Sharing

$7,500

Commission

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The average pay for a Technical Subject Matter Expert is $29.55 per hour.

The median Technical Subject Matter Expert has a base pay of $93,523. Salaries generally range from $52k to $154k. The median bonus is $6,788. Skills that can affect salary include Technical Analysis, Project Management, Research Analysis, Regulatory Compliance.
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MEDIAN $29.55
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MEDIAN $93,523
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$0$168K
Salary $52,226 - $154,035
Bonus $1,210 - $20,842
Profit Sharing $690 - $20,608
Commission $7,500
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		 $46,313 - $168,907
  • Country: United States
  • Currency: USD
  • Updated: 11 Feb 2019
  • Individuals Reporting: 602
Hourly Data $0$120
Hourly Rate $16.15 - $120
Hourly Tips $3.60
Overtime $20.18 - $76.22
Annual Data $0$168K
Bonus $1,210 - $20,842
Commission $7,500
Profit Sharing $690 - $20,608
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		 $46,313 - $168,907
  • Country: United States
  • Currency: USD
  • Updated: 11 Feb 2019
  • Individuals Reporting: 158

Job Description for Technical Subject Matter Expert

The position of a technical subject matter expert requires a top security clearance and comprehensive background check, as well as a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or information architecture. U.S. Army senior leader professional education and U.S. citizenship are also required.

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Technical Subject Matter Expert Tasks
  • Serve as the top level subject matter expert for one or more clients or internal departments.
  • Provide guidance to less experienced employees and serve as project leader.
  • Perform specialized tasks and propose future goals or guidelines.
  • Apply expert analysis and experience to projects or processes.

Technical Subject Matter Expert Job Listings

Pay by Experience Level for Technical Subject Matter Expert

Pay by Experience for a Technical Subject Matter Expert has a positive trend. An entry-level Technical Subject Matter Expert with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $62,000 based on 96 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Technical Subject Matter Expert with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $77,000 based on 107 salaries. An experienced Technical Subject Matter Expert which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $105,000 based on 138 salaries. A Technical Subject Matter Expert with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $107,000 based on 108 salaries.

Pay Difference by Location

National Average: $91,853

Larger city markers indicate a job is popular in that location.

Technical Subject Matter Expert Reviews

Q: What is it like working as a Technical Subject Matter Expert?
Technical Subject Matter Expert in San Diego:
"Sunny."
Pros: Sunny
Cons: Cost of living
Technical Subject Matter Expert in Allentown:
"Be your own teacher."
At this level it is really on you to hone your skills and keep them up to date. Never stop learning and being curious and inquisitive.
Technical Subject Matter Expert in Virginia Beach:
"Research your future in the present."
Learn as much as you can, and advance as fast as you can in your specialty area. Before you choose a career path, be sure to review its' potential and viability in other areas of civilian job market. Most of the times, technical jobs in the military can only attain meager job listings in the civilian world.

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Key Stats for Technical Subject Matter Expert

Gender

Female
27 %
Male
73 %

Job Satisfaction

Extremely satisfied		 Rated 5 out of 5
based on 93 votes.
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
16%
5-9 years
19%
10-19 years
32%
20 years or more
32%
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Experience Affects Technical Subject Matter Expert Salaries

Late-Career
▲16%
Experienced
▲15%
National Average
$92,000
Mid-Career
▼17%
Entry-Level
▼32%

Skills That Affect Technical Subject Matter Expert Salaries

Regulatory Compliance
▲8%
Research Analysis
▲3%
National Average
$92,000
Technical Analysis
▼5%
Project Management
▼7%

Job Satisfaction

Extremely satisfied		 Rated 5 out of 5
based on 93 votes.

Gender

Female
27 %
Male
73 %

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
16%
5-9 years
19%
10-19 years
32%
20 years or more
32%

Common Health Benefits

medical benefits
Medical: 80%
dental benefits
Dental: 76%
vision benefits
Vision: 69%
no benefits
None: 17%
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