Software Implementation Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Implementation Consultant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Implementation Consultant in the United States is $117,167 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,554
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,343 to $127,315
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,578
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75th Percentile $127,315 $10,610 $2,448 $61
Average $117,167 $9,764 $2,253 $56
25th Percentile $105,343 $8,779 $2,026 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Software Implementation Consultant Salaries

A Software Implementation 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 Software Implementation Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Implementation 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): $110,973
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,881
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,697
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,406
  • Expert (over 8 years): $122,092
Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Implementation Consultant$110,973
Intermediate Level Software Implementation Consultant$111,881
Senior Level Software Implementation Consultant$113,697
Specialist Level Software Implementation Consultant$119,406
Expert Level Software Implementation Consultant$122,092
$110,973 0 yr
$111,881 < 2 yrs
$113,697 2-4 yrs
$119,406 5-8 yrs
$122,092 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Software Implementation 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: $147,783
  • San Francisco: $146,330
  • Oakland: $143,084

What Skills Can Increase a Software Implementation Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 8.02% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Business Requirements (Mentioned in 1.46% 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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Project Management 8.02%
Microsoft Office 1.86%
Business Requirements 1.46%
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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 Software Implementation Consultant's salary.
  • Use Cases: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Use Cases
 $125,369
7%
Integrity
 $124,197
6%
Commitment
 $123,025
5%
JavaScript
 $123,025
5%
Account Management
 $121,854
4%
Planning
 $121,854
4%
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Software Implementation Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Implementation 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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Average $117,167/year
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Average $9,764/month
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Average $2,253/week
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Average $56/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $127,315 $10,610 $2,448 $61
Average $117,167 $9,764 $2,253 $56
25th Percentile $105,343 $8,779 $2,026 $51

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Salary Trends for Software Implementation Consultant

Salaries for a Software Implementation Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,291 in 2023 to around $106,452 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Implementation Consultant salary trends, .

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