How much does an Independent Consultant make?
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$173,258
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Independent Consultant is $173,258 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $104,198 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 $69,060 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 |
|---|---|
| Consultant | $82,591 /yr |
| Senior Consultant | $124,398 /yr |
| Lead Consultant | $105,060 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Independent Consultant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Independent Consultant in United States. Employers include SelfEmployed.com, Independent and Arbonne.
Top Paying Companies
For Independent Consultant in United States
| 1 | SelfEmployed.com | $259,755 | |
| 2 | Independent | $228,759 | |
| 3 | Arbonne | $205,476 | |
| 4 | Self Opportunity | $204,299 | |
| 5 | Mary Kay | $200,728 | |
| 6 | Appen | $198,257 | |
| 7 | Rodan + Fields | $195,701 | |
| 8 | Thirty-One Gifts | $184,321 | |
| 9 | Lularoe | $177,296 | |
| 10 | Senior Life Services | $160,692 |
For Consultant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Consultant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Consultant | $82,591 /yr |
| Senior Consultant | $124,398 /yr |
| Lead Consultant | $105,060 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Independent Consultant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Independent Consultant in United States are Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $205,476, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $204,299, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $200,728, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $198,257, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $184,321.
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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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Independent Consultant pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Independent Consultant is $104,198 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Independent Consultant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 435 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Independent Consultant employees.
The highest salary for an Independent Consultant in United States is $181,947 per year.
The lowest salary for an Independent Consultant in United States is $60,435 per year.
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