Parts Consultant Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Parts Consultant in the United States is $60,804 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,308
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,699 to $66,302
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,050
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Parts Consultant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,302 $5,525 $1,275 $32
Average $60,804 $5,067 $1,169 $29
25th Percentile $55,699 $4,642 $1,071 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Parts Consultant Salaries

A Parts 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 Parts Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Parts 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): $41,328
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,786
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,400
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,851
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,556
Levels Salary
Parts Coo... Level Parts Consultant$41,328
Parts Coo... Level Parts Consultant$48,786
Parts Con... Level Parts Consultant$60,400
Parts Coo... Level Parts Consultant$67,851
Parts Man... Level Parts Consultant$87,556
$41,328 0 yr
$48,786 < 2 yrs
$60,400 2-4 yrs
$67,851 5-8 yrs
$87,556 > 8 yrs
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How Do Parts 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 Parts Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,322.
  • California: $67,067.
  • Massachusetts: $66,173.

Top Paying Cities for Parts 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:

  • San Jose: $76,692
  • San Francisco: $75,853
  • Oakland: $74,254

What Skills Can Increase a Parts Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.64% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Shipping and Receiving (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.64%
Purchasing 2.43%
Shipping and Receiving 1.5%
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 Parts Consultant's salary.
  • Merchandising: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Merchandising
$67,493
11%
Coordination
$65,669
8%
Leadership
$65,669
8%
Purchasing
$65,669
8%
Sense Of Urgency
$64,452
6%
Flexibility
$64,452
6%
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Parts Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Parts Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 77% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Parts Consultant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Parts Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Parts Consultant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$76,005$37.025%
Financial Services$72,965$35.020%
Pharmaceuticals$71,749$34.018%
Energy & Utilities$69,925$34.015%
Biotechnology$68,101$33.012%

Parts Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Parts 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Parts Consultant

Salaries for a Parts Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,952 in 2023 to around $45,937 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Parts Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Parts Consultant Over Time

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