What are the main factors that influence a Learning and Development Consultant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Learning and Development Consultant's salary?

A Learning and Development Consultant's salary grows with experience: a Learning and Development Consultant (0-2 years)earns $68,005, a Curriculum Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $83,675, a Curriculum Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $97,651, a Curriculum Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $112,683, a Curriculum Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $149,947,

What are the highest paying states for a Learning and Development Consultant?

Learning and Development Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Learning and Development Consultant roles are District of Columbia $74,856, California $74,572, Massachusetts $73,578. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Learning and Development Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Learning and Development Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Director of Learning and Development: $200,883; Director, Learning & Development: $141,070; Learning & Development Manager: $121,444; Learning & Development Coordinator: $98,075; Learning and Development Specialist: $97,368.

Learning and Development Consultant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Learning and Development Consultant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Learning and Development Consultant in Delaware is $68,467 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,466
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,133 to $74,748
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,455

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Learning and Development Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,748	$6,229	$1,437	$36
Average	$68,467	$5,706	$1,317	$33
25th Percentile	$61,133	$5,094	$1,176	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Learning and Development Consultant Salaries

A Learning and Development Consultant'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 Learning and Development Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning and Development Consultant'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): $68,005
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,675
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,651
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,683
Expert (over 8 years): $149,947

Levels	Salary
Learning ... Level Learning and Development Consultant	$68,005
Curriculu... Level Learning and Development Consultant	$83,675
Curriculu... Level Learning and Development Consultant	$97,651
Curriculu... Level Learning and Development Consultant	$112,683
Curriculu... Level Learning and Development Consultant	$149,947

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How Do Learning and Development Consultant 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 Learning and Development Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,856.
California: $74,572.
Massachusetts: $73,578.

District of Columbia $74,856 California $74,572 Massachusetts $73,578 Washington $73,307 New Jersey $73,280 Alaska $73,186 Connecticut $72,253 New York $71,874

Hawaii $70,664 Rhode Island $70,096 Maryland $69,711 Minnesota $69,183 Colorado $68,981 Illinois $68,913 Oregon $68,656 Delaware $68,467

New Hampshire $68,348 Virginia $68,081 Pennsylvania $67,304 Nevada $66,912 North Dakota $66,783 Michigan $66,580 Wisconsin $66,506 Vermont $66,357

Texas $65,945 Maine $65,918 Arizona $65,877 Ohio $65,830 Georgia $65,208 Indiana $64,897 Wyoming $64,836 Utah $64,742

Iowa $64,701 Kansas $64,376 Louisiana $64,282 North Carolina $64,248 Missouri $64,234 Florida $63,971 Montana $63,829 Nebraska $63,694

Kentucky $63,619 South Carolina $63,349 Tennessee $63,180 Idaho $63,112 New Mexico $62,619 Oklahoma $62,510 Alabama $62,112 South Dakota $61,442

Arkansas $61,077 West Virginia $60,881 Mississippi $60,293

Top Paying Cities for Learning and Development Consultants

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:

Lincoln: $70,860
Little Creek: $70,204
Magnolia: $70,495

Lincoln, DE $70,860 Little Creek, DE $70,204 Magnolia, DE $70,495 Milford, DE $70,860 Marydel, DE $69,941 Millsboro, DE $70,860 Millville, DE $71,333 Milton, DE $70,860

Nassau, DE $70,860 Ocean View, DE $71,333 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,333 Seaford, DE $70,116 Selbyville, DE $71,333 Smyrna, DE $69,859 Viola, DE $70,495 Woodside, DE $70,292

Bear, DE $69,346 Newark, DE $69,373 Claymont, DE $69,427 Delaware City, DE $69,373 Hockessin, DE $69,427 Kirkwood, DE $69,373 Middletown, DE $69,717 Montchanin, DE $69,427

New Castle, DE $69,427 Odessa, DE $69,812 Port Penn, DE $69,183 Rockland, DE $69,427 Saint Georges, DE $69,373 Townsend, DE $69,711 Winterthur, DE $69,427 Lewes, DE $70,860

Wilmington, DE $69,427 Dover, DE $70,170 Dover Afb, DE $70,333 Bethany Beach, DE $71,333 Bethel, DE $70,116 Bridgeville, DE $70,860 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,245 Cheswold, DE $70,008

Clayton, DE $69,832 Dagsboro, DE $71,333 Delmar, DE $70,116 Ellendale, DE $70,860 Felton, DE $70,860 Fenwick Island, DE $71,333 Frankford, DE $71,333 Frederica, DE $70,860

Georgetown, DE $70,860 Greenwood, DE $70,860 Harbeson, DE $70,860 Harrington, DE $70,860 Hartly, DE $69,799 Houston, DE $70,860 Kenton, DE $69,832 Laurel, DE $70,116

Yorklyn, DE $69,427

Learning and Development Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning and Development Consultant'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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$61,133

Average $68,467/year

$74,748

$5,094

Average $5,706/month

$6,229

$1,176

Average $1,317/week

$1,437

$29

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,748	$6,229	$1,437	$36
Average	$68,467	$5,706	$1,317	$33
25th Percentile	$61,133	$5,094	$1,176	$29

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