Management Consultants Salary

Salary data across 60 metro areas in the US & CanadaUSD & CAD

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Avg Median Salary

$100,600

Highest Paying City

San Jose

$146,000

Cities Tracked

60

What Do Management Consultants Do?

Management Consultants support organizational operations by analyzing financial data, managing business processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Their analytical skills help organizations make informed decisions and operate efficiently.

Most work in office environments with standard business hours. Some positions may require travel for audits, client meetings, or conferences.

Key Skills for Management Consultants

Financial AnalysisData AnalysisExcelCommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field

A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for most positions. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or PMP can significantly enhance career prospects and earning potential.

Career Outlook

Employment is expected to grow faster than average as organizations increasingly rely on data analysis and financial planning to guide business decisions.

How to Increase Your Management Consultants Salary

  • 1.Learn business intelligence tools like Tableau or Power BI
  • 2.Build expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management
  • 3.Pursue a master's degree in business, finance, or analytics
  • 4.Develop strong presentation and communication skills
  • 5.Stay current with changes in financial regulations and standards

Management Consultants Salary by City

CityMedianAverageRange (10th-90th)Currency
San Jose, CA
$146,000
$163,000$80,000 - $195,000USDApply
San Francisco, CA
$143,000
$159,000$79,000 - $191,000USDApply
Seattle, WA
$134,000
$145,000$74,000 - $179,000USDApply
Boston, MA
$126,000
$131,000$69,000 - $169,000USDApply
New York, NY
$124,000
$135,000$68,000 - $166,000USDApply
Washington DC, DC
$124,000
$135,000$68,000 - $166,000USDApply
Los Angeles, CA
$117,000
$120,000$64,000 - $156,000USDApply
Anchorage, AK
$114,000
$126,000$63,000 - $152,000USDApply
San Diego, CA
$113,000
$123,000$62,000 - $151,000USDApply
Austin, TX
$112,000
$117,000$62,000 - $150,000USDApply
Denver, CO
$111,000
$113,000$61,000 - $148,000USDApply
Portland, OR
$111,000
$120,000$61,000 - $148,000USDApply
Baltimore, MD
$110,000
$123,000$61,000 - $147,000USDApply
Honolulu, HI
$110,000
$117,000$61,000 - $147,000USDApply
Minneapolis, MN
$109,000
$120,000$60,000 - $146,000USDApply
Sacramento, CA
$108,000
$112,000$59,000 - $144,000USDApply
Chicago, IL
$106,000
$110,000$58,000 - $142,000USDApply
Dallas, TX
$106,000
$117,000$58,000 - $142,000USDApply
Philadelphia, PA
$106,000
$116,000$58,000 - $142,000USDApply
Hartford, CT
$105,000
$117,000$58,000 - $140,000USDApply
Houston, TX
$102,000
$112,000$56,000 - $136,000USDApply
Atlanta, GA
$102,000
$114,000$56,000 - $136,000USDApply
Richmond, VA
$101,000
$110,000$56,000 - $135,000USDApply
Raleigh, NC
$100,000
$106,000$60,000 - $130,000USDApply
Salt Lake City, UT
$100,000
$104,000$60,000 - $130,000USDApply
Columbus, OH
$100,000
$104,000$60,000 - $130,000USDApply
Phoenix, AZ
$99,000
$102,000$59,000 - $129,000USDApply
Kansas City, MO
$99,000
$105,000$59,000 - $129,000USDApply
Detroit, MI
$98,000
$105,000$59,000 - $127,000USDApply
Miami, FL
$97,000
$103,000$58,000 - $126,000USDApply
Charlotte, NC
$97,000
$106,000$58,000 - $126,000USDApply
Milwaukee, WI
$97,000
$104,000$58,000 - $126,000USDApply
Nashville, TN
$96,000
$100,000$58,000 - $125,000USDApply
San Antonio, TX
$96,000
$105,000$58,000 - $125,000USDApply
Cleveland, OH
$96,000
$104,000$58,000 - $125,000USDApply
St. Louis, MO
$95,000
$102,000$57,000 - $124,000USDApply
Cincinnati, OH
$95,000
$106,000$57,000 - $124,000USDApply
Buffalo, NY
$95,000
$105,000$57,000 - $124,000USDApply
Las Vegas, NV
$94,000
$99,000$56,000 - $122,000USDApply
Tampa, FL
$94,000
$99,000$56,000 - $122,000USDApply
Orlando, FL
$94,000
$103,000$56,000 - $122,000USDApply
Pittsburgh, PA
$94,000
$99,000$56,000 - $122,000USDApply
Toronto, ON
$94,000
$105,000$56,000 - $122,000CADApply
Vancouver, BC
$94,000
$103,000$56,000 - $122,000CADApply
Indianapolis, IN
$93,000
$104,000$56,000 - $121,000USDApply
Jacksonville, FL
$93,000
$97,000$56,000 - $121,000USDApply
Oklahoma City, OK
$93,000
$100,000$56,000 - $121,000USDApply
Louisville, KY
$93,000
$101,000$56,000 - $121,000USDApply
New Orleans, LA
$93,000
$100,000$56,000 - $121,000USDApply
Birmingham, AL
$93,000
$101,000$56,000 - $121,000USDApply
Tucson, AZ
$90,000
$100,000$54,000 - $117,000USDApply
Calgary, AB
$90,000
$101,000$54,000 - $117,000CADApply
Memphis, TN
$88,000
$90,000$53,000 - $114,000USDApply
Ottawa, ON
$87,000
$89,000$52,000 - $113,000CADApply
Edmonton, AB
$82,000
$85,000$49,000 - $107,000CADApply
Hamilton, ON
$79,000
$82,000$47,000 - $103,000CADApply
Montreal, QC
$78,000
$86,000$47,000 - $101,000CADApply
Winnipeg, MB
$75,000
$82,000$45,000 - $98,000CADApply
Quebec City, QC
$73,000
$75,000$44,000 - $95,000CADApply
Halifax, NS
$72,000
$76,000$43,000 - $94,000CADApply