Independent consultant salary in United States

The average salary for an Independent Consultant is $77,675 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 107 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Independent Consultant salaries typically range between a low of $35,918 and a high of $167,976 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Independent Consultant include Atlanta, GA at $92,041 per year, Dallas, TX at $87,362 per year, and Fayetteville, NC at $79,817 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Independent Consultant include Cooperative Educational Services CES ($208,000 per year) and AppleOne ($208,000 per year).