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Consultant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Consultant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$90,782
Average $90,782
Low $51,427
High $160,251

The average salary for a consultant is $90,782 per year in the United States. 5.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 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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Access Staffing LLC
 
$384,800per year
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MemorialCare
 
$336,700per year
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Worldwide Travel Staffing, Lim...
 
$325,000per year
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Conexus
 
$325,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Consultants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $126,919 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $121,713 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $112,562 per year
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $111,354 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $103,777 per year

Where can a Consultant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Consultant get paid in United States?

Senior Consultant

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Average $117,212 per year

Principal Consultant

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Average $129,816 per year