Advisory Consulting Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Advisory Consulting Manager make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advisory Consulting Manager in the United States is $176,895 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, an Advisory Consulting Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,401
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $167,986 to $187,105
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,875
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Advisory Consulting Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $187,105 $15,592 $3,598 $90
Average $176,895 $14,741 $3,402 $85
25th Percentile $167,986 $13,999 $3,231 $81
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Key Factors That Influence Advisory Consulting Manager Salaries

An Advisory Consulting Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Advisory Consulting Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advisory Consulting Manager'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): $118,599
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $133,433
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,768
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $206,784
  • Expert (over 8 years): $247,296
Levels Salary
Budgeting... Level Advisory Consulting Manager$118,599
Budget Ma... Level Advisory Consulting Manager$133,433
Advisory ... Level Advisory Consulting Manager$174,768
Budget Di... Level Advisory Consulting Manager$206,784
VP of Bud... Level Advisory Consulting Manager$247,296
$118,599 0 yr
$133,433 < 2 yrs
$174,768 2-4 yrs
$206,784 5-8 yrs
$247,296 > 8 yrs
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How Do Advisory Consulting Manager 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 Advisory Consulting Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $195,858.
  • California: $195,115.
  • Massachusetts: $192,515.

Top Paying Cities for Advisory Consulting Managers

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: $223,118
  • San Francisco: $220,675
  • Oakland: $216,024

What Skills Can Increase an Advisory Consulting Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.13% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Statements (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Obtaining and creating formal records of business activities and cash flows to provide results for financial performance.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.13%
Financial Statements 1.64%
Accounts Receivable 1.2%
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 an Advisory Consulting Manager's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Financial Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
 $258,267
46%
Customer Service
 $228,195
29%
Financial Modeling
 $217,581
23%
Accounts Payable
 $214,043
21%
Supply Chain
 $206,967
17%
Innovation
 $203,429
15%
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How Education impacts an Advisory Consulting Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Advisory Consulting Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Advisory Consulting Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $161,193 and $172,288).

Advisory Consulting Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Advisory Consulting Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.7%
High School 5.7%
Associates 5.7%
Bachelors 47.1%
Masters 41.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Advisory Consulting Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advisory Consulting Manager'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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$167,986
Average $176,895/year
$187,105
$13,999
Average $14,741/month
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Average $3,402/week
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Average $85/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $187,105 $15,592 $3,598 $90
Average $176,895 $14,741 $3,402 $85
25th Percentile $167,986 $13,999 $3,231 $81

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Salary Trends for Advisory Consulting Manager

Salaries for an Advisory Consulting Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $142,080 in 2023 to around $140,308 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advisory Consulting Manager salary trends, .

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