Customer Relations Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Customer Relations Consultant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Customer Relations Consultant in the United States is $37,395 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,553
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,592 to $41,665
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,129
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Customer Relations Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,665 $3,472 $801 $20
Average $37,395 $3,116 $719 $18
25th Percentile $33,592 $2,799 $646 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Customer Relations Consultant Salaries

A Customer Relations 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Customer Relations Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Customer Relations 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): $37,025
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,659
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,178
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,386
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,731
Levels Salary
Entry Level Customer Relations Consultant$37,025
Intermediate Level Customer Relations Consultant$37,659
Senior Level Customer Relations Consultant$39,178
Specialist Level Customer Relations Consultant$39,386
Expert Level Customer Relations Consultant$39,731
$37,025 0 yr
$37,659 < 2 yrs
$39,178 2-4 yrs
$39,386 5-8 yrs
$39,731 > 8 yrs
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How Do Customer Relations 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 Customer Relations Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,403.
  • California: $41,246.
  • Massachusetts: $40,696.

Top Paying Cities for Customer Relations 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: $47,166
  • San Francisco: $46,702
  • Oakland: $45,666

What Skills Can Increase a Customer Relations Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.92% 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.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 0.9% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.92%
Logistics 1.79%
SOP 0.9%
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 Customer Relations Consultant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Delphi: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
 $45,247
21%
Delphi
 $44,873
20%
Client Relationship
 $44,126
18%
Hospitality Management
 $42,256
13%
Work Ethic
 $41,508
11%
Time Management
 $41,134
10%
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How Education impacts a Customer Relations Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Customer Relations Consultants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Customer Relations Consultant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,194 and $40,238).

Customer Relations Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Customer Relations Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.3%
High School 10.3%
Associates 17.2%
Bachelors 65.5%
Masters 6.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Customer Relations Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer Relations 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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$33,592
Average $37,395/year
$41,665
$2,799
Average $3,116/month
$3,472
$646
Average $719/week
$801
$16
Average $18/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,665 $3,472 $801 $20
Average $37,395 $3,116 $719 $18
25th Percentile $33,592 $2,799 $646 $16

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Salary Trends for Customer Relations Consultant

Salaries for a Customer Relations Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,829 in 2023 to around $38,586 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Customer Relations Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Customer Relations Consultant Over Time

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$38,829
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