As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Consulting Associate in the US is $131,680, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,532 weekly, or $10,973 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Consulting Associate in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Consulting Associate in the US vary widely, spanning from $107,114 to $148,631. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($118,821) and 75th percentile ($140,553), while top earners (90th percentile) make $148,631 per year. This $21,732 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or Onboarding, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Consulting Associate often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Consulting Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Consulting Associate Salary $107,114 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Consulting Associate Salary $118,821 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Consulting Associate Salary $131,680 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Consulting Associate Salary $140,553 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Consulting Associate Salary $148,631 US January 01, 2026
25% $118,821 10% $107,114 90% $148,631 75% $140,553 $131,680 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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In information technology consulting and management consulting, a grade aims to explicitly recognize a certain professional level, both within the organization and to customer organizations. A grade is separated from a place in the line hierarchy of a company, it underlines the very possibility of recognizing a person (top) level without being necessarily in a management functions. The most commonly used system of grading consultants is the following: Associate consultant: In some fields, an associate consultant is at the beginning of their consulting career and will typically do work to sup...

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