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Management Consultant Salary in 2026

Management consultants advise organizations on strategy, operations, and performance improvement. They analyze business problems, develop solutions, and help implement changes to increase efficiency.

Median Salary

$104,000

$8,667/mo

Entry Level

$66,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$156,000

experienced

Job Growth

+11%

10-yr outlook

Management Consultant Overview

Management consultants advise organizations on strategy, operations, and performance improvement. They analyze business problems, develop solutions, and help implement changes to increase efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Industry

Management

Total Jobs (US)

960K

5-Year Growth

+21%

Category

Management

Hourly Rate

$50.00/hr

Monthly Pay

$8,667

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Management Consultant Salary

$125,000

$10,417/month · $4,808/biweekly · $60.10/hr

Management Consultant Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Management Consultant field.

25th Percentile$81,200
$81K
Median (50th)$104,000
$104K
75th Percentile$130,000
$130K
90th Percentile$187,000
$187K
Top Earners$218,000
$218K

Entry-level Management Consultants earn around $66,000, while the top 10% earn $187,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Management Consultants

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$123,000+$19,000
New York$120,000+$16,000
Massachusetts$116,000+$12,000
Virginia$110,000+$6,000
Illinois$108,000+$4,000

Top Paying Cities for Management Consultants

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$130,000+$26,000
New York$123,000+$19,000
Washington DC$120,000+$16,000
Boston$116,000+$12,000
Chicago$109,000+$5,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

StrategyData AnalysisPowerPointProblem SolvingClient Management

Certifications

PMPCMCMBA

Management Consultant Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Management Consultant from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$66,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$111,000

3-7 years

Senior

$156,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$218,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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