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Freelance consultant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Freelance Consultant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.79
Average $22.79
Low $12.81
High $40.54

The average salary for a freelance consultant is $22.79 per hour in the United States. 167 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Freelance Consultant job openings in United States

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Destination Consultant, PT, Fr...
Going-there Global Destination Services5out of 5 stars.
Tupelo, MS
$25 an hour
Part-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Freelance Consultant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FirstSource Group USA
 
$162,933per year
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AbelCine
 
$143,000per year
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Firstsource Solutions
 
$114,400per year
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ASSA ABLOY Group
 
$83,200per year
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TeamLogic IT
 
$83,200per year
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Dolce & Gabbana
 
$48,838per year
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Highest paying cities for Freelance Consultants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $48.28 per hour
  2. Fremont, CA
    $29.44 per hour
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $27.94 per hour
  4. Washington, DC
    $26.96 per hour
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $24.10 per hour

Where can a Freelance Consultant earn more?

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