Consultant I Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consultant I in the United States is $95,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Consultant I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,131
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,524 to $105,269
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,229
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Consultant I Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,269 $8,772 $2,024 $51
Average $95,536 $7,961 $1,837 $46
25th Percentile $87,524 $7,294 $1,683 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Consultant I Salaries

A Consultant I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Consultant I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consultant I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,820
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,424
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,835
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,473
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,898
Levels Salary
Consultan... Level Consultant I$94,820
IT Strate... Level Consultant I$104,424
IT Strate... Level Consultant I$129,835
IT Strate... Level Consultant I$162,473
IT Strate... Level Consultant I$145,898
$94,820 0 yr
$104,424 < 2 yrs
$129,835 2-4 yrs
$162,473 5-8 yrs
$145,898 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Consultant I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Consultant Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,777.
  • California: $105,376.
  • Massachusetts: $103,971.

Top Paying Cities for Consultant Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $120,499
  • San Francisco: $119,314
  • Oakland: $116,668

What Skills Can Increase a Consultant I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Client Education (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Client Education means the provision of information to the client and significant others, either individually or in a group, concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and available services and resources
  • Business Requirements (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Also known as stakeholder requirements specifications , describe the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of the system's end user. Often discussed in the context of developing or procuring software or other systems.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.9%
Client Education 1.79%
Business Requirements 1.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Consultant I's salary.
  • Client Education: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Client Education
 $108,911
14%
Customer Success
 $106,045
11%
Decision Making
 $102,223
7%
Operational Risk
 $102,223
7%
Fiserv
 $100,312
5%
Client Relationship
 $99,357
4%
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Consultant I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consultant I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$87,524
Average $95,536/year
$105,269
$7,294
Average $7,961/month
$8,772
$1,683
Average $1,837/week
$2,024
$42
Average $46/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $105,269 $8,772 $2,024 $51
Average $95,536 $7,961 $1,837 $46
25th Percentile $87,524 $7,294 $1,683 $42

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Salary Trends for Consultant I

Salaries for a Consultant I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,730 in 2023 to around $90,141 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Consultant I salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Consultant I Over Time

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