Management Consultant Salary in United States
Management consultants advise organizations on strategy, operations, and performance. The United States median is $146,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$146,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,200
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$195,000
Washington DC, DC
Hourly (national)
$70.19
varies by city
Management Consultant salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC, DC | $195,000 | $16,300 | +34% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $187,000 | $15,600 | +28% |
| San Diego, CA | $177,000 | $14,800 | +21% |
| Chicago, IL | $153,000 | $12,800 | +5% |
| The Bronx, NY | $146,000 | $12,200 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $146,000 | $12,200 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $146,000 | $12,200 | 0% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $144,000 | $12,000 | -1% |
| Dallas, TX | $139,000 | $11,600 | -5% |
| Houston, TX | $136,000 | $11,300 | -7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $131,000 | $10,900 | -10% |
| San Antonio, TX | $116,000 | $9,700 | -21% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a management consultant make in United States?
- The national median management consultant salary in United States is about $146,000 per year ($12,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $116,000 to $195,000.
- Which United States city pays management consultants the most?
- Washington DC, DC pays the most at about $195,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays management consultants the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $116,000 per year for a management consultant.
- What is the typical salary range for a management consultant in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, management consultant pay commonly spans from about $74,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $305,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have management consultant salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes management consultant pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is management consultant in demand in United States?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.