Advisory Principal Salary in the United States

How much does an Advisory Principal make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advisory Principal in the United States is $120,336 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,120
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,874 to $134,356
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,528
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75th Percentile $134,356 $11,196 $2,584 $65
Average $120,336 $10,028 $2,314 $58
25th Percentile $107,874 $8,990 $2,075 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Advisory Principal Salaries

An Advisory Principal's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Advisory Principal 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 Principals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,236.
  • California: $132,731.
  • Massachusetts: $130,962.

Top Paying Cities for Advisory Principals

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: $151,780
  • San Francisco: $150,118
  • Oakland: $146,954

What Skills Can Increase an Advisory Principal's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 17.38% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Consulting Services (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Consulting Services means the provision of expertise or strategic advice that is presented for consideration and decision-making.
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Consulting 17.38%
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Advisory Principal Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advisory Principal'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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$107,874
Average $120,336/year
$134,356
$8,990
Average $10,028/month
$11,196
$2,075
Average $2,314/week
$2,584
$52
Average $58/hour
$65
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,356 $11,196 $2,584 $65
Average $120,336 $10,028 $2,314 $58
25th Percentile $107,874 $8,990 $2,075 $52

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