How much does a Business Consultant make?
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$140,993
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Business Consultant is $140,993 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $92,018 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $48,975 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Consultant | $140,993 /yr |
| Senior Business Consultant | $204,911 /yr |
| Business Consultant IV | $127,817 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Business Consultant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Business Consultant in United States. Employers include Chevron, Microsoft and Adobe.
Top Paying Companies
For Business Consultant in United States
| 1 | Chevron | $204,474 | |
| 2 | Microsoft | $192,937 | |
| 3 | Adobe | $182,444 | |
| 4 | Apple | $180,477 | |
| 5 | Bayer | $179,958 | |
| 6 | ZS Associates | $174,977 | |
| 7 | AspenTech | $167,150 | |
| 8 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE | $157,046 | |
| 9 | Smart Link | $156,079 | |
| 10 | Ericsson-Worldwide | $151,991 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Consultant | $140,993 /yr |
| Senior Business Consultant | $204,911 /yr |
| Business Consultant IV | $127,817 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Business Consultant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Business Consultant in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $204,474, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $179,958, Real Estate with a median total pay of $137,546, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $131,844, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $130,397.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$179,958
30% Higher than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Consulting?
Consulting jobs provide opportunities to build both general and specialized skills and develop at all stages of a worker’s professional career. Requirements vary widely by industry, with workers being compensated more for higher education and specialization. Additionally, workers have the opportunity to expand their professional network and undergo continuous on-the-job training to upskill and meet evolving client requirements.
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Business Consultant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Business Consultant is $140,993 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4466 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Business Consultant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Business Consultant in United States is $190,629 per year.
The lowest salary for a Business Consultant in United States is $106,098 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Business Consultant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Business Consultant.
Factors that may qualify a business consultant's salary as a good one include a master's degree, eight or more years of experience, and the potential to earn an additional $48,975.06 every year. An estimated 75% of business consultants on Glassdoor consider their current salaries satisfactory.
Business consultants earn a salary ranging between $82,207.47 and $247,002.45 every year following the average career path. The average business consultant has eight or more years of experience and earns a salary of $92,017.64. The advancement potential is significant in this position, and becoming a senior business consultant with a higher salary only requires two to four years of professional experience.
Advancing your education with a master's degree in business, accounting, or marketing will propel your career as a business consultant and help you score high-paying roles. Many employers watch for those with advanced or double bachelor's degrees for their open positions. Since some industries pay higher than others, you could earn a higher business consultant salary by switching to a more profitable niche, such as finance, real estate, or IT. Location also impacts salary. You'll earn more in bustling metropolitan areas and high-end markets than you will elsewhere. Stay up-to-date on trade in your chosen industry, practice pitching and marketing strategies, and master designing business plans.
Those with with the most experience are the most valuable to employers and can request a higher salary or raise in business consultant roles. The better your background, the more leveraging power you have — so use any job, even an internship or part-time position, to your advantage. In a new role, use previous experience and/or other job offers to request a higher signing bonus. As an experienced hire, ask your employer how you can negotiate for faster advancement to the next seniority level. This shows your dedication and measures your progress toward scoring that higher business consultant salary. You can also request higher base/bonus pay based on merit.