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Principal consultant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$130,052
Average $130,052
Low $82,416
High $205,220

The average salary for a principal consultant is $130,052 per year in the United States. 197 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Principal Consultant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Vaco
 
$280,800per year
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Oliver Wyman
 
$276,667per year
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Smith Hanley Associates, LLC
 
$275,000per year
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Accenture
 
$256,667per year
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Boston Consulting Group
 
$255,000per year
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Global Technical Talent
 
$244,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Principal Consultants near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $176,544 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $163,861 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $161,852 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $156,270 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $156,258 per year

Where can a Principal Consultant earn more?

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

Consultant

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Senior Consultant

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