Managerial Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Managerial Consultant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Managerial Consultant in the United States is $79,455 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,669
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,427 to $89,512
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,028
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Managerial Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $89,512 $7,459 $1,721 $43
Average $79,455 $6,621 $1,528 $38
25th Percentile $72,427 $6,036 $1,393 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Managerial Consultant Salaries

A Managerial 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 Managerial Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Managerial 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): $78,715
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,787
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,710
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,595
  • Expert (over 8 years): $184,199
Levels Salary
Manageria... Level Managerial Consultant$78,715
Integrate... Level Managerial Consultant$96,787
Integrate... Level Managerial Consultant$129,710
Integrate... Level Managerial Consultant$146,595
Integrate... Level Managerial Consultant$184,199
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$129,710 2-4 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Managerial 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: $100,216
  • San Francisco: $99,119
  • Oakland: $97,030

What Skills Can Increase a Managerial Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 27.76% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 0.48% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Jira (Mentioned in 0.35% Job Postings): Tracking and managing software application bug issues and agile projects.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 27.76%
Agile 0.48%
Jira 0.35%
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 Managerial Consultant's salary.
  • Storyboard: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Storyboard
$107,264
35%
Python
$96,935
22%
AWS
$92,962
17%
Use Cases
$92,167
16%
Partnering
$92,167
16%
Solution Design
$92,167
16%
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Managerial Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Managerial Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Managerial Consultant positions in Media or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Managerial Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Managerial Consultant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$95,346$46.020%
Business Services$95,346$46.020%
Chemicals$95,346$46.020%
Energy & Utilities$95,346$46.020%
Hospitality & Leisure$95,346$46.020%

How Education impacts a Managerial Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Managerial Consultants enter the field with a Associate'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 a Managerial Consultant with a Associate's Degree is between $75,410 and $79,296).

Managerial Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Managerial Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 8.7%
Associates 6.5%
Bachelors 63.0%
Masters 17.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Managerial Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Managerial 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Managerial Consultant

Salaries for a Managerial Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,476 in 2023 to around $80,147 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Managerial Consultant salary trends, .

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$81,470
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