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Consultant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Consultant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$91,404
Average $91,404
Low $51,904
High $160,963

The average salary for a consultant is $91,404 per year in the United States. 5.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Consultant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CompHealth
 
$496,637per year
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Curative Talent
 
$410,800per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$390,000per year
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Access Staffing LLC
 
$384,800per year
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Power Personnel
 
$364,000per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$364,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Consultants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $121,305 per year
  2. Dallas, TX
    $112,517 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $109,886 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $105,610 per year
  5. Portland, OR
    $104,135 per year

Where can a Consultant earn more?

Compare salaries for Consultants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Consultant get paid in United States?

Senior Consultant

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Average $117,210 per year

Principal Consultant

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Average $129,509 per year