Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Consultant Principal make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$221,203 / yrTotal Pay
$126,933 / yrBase Pay
$94,270 / yrAdditional Pay

$221,203

 / yr
$133K$378K
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The estimated total pay for a Consultant Principal is $221,203 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $126,933 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 $94,270 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Lead Consultant

$105,333 /yr
Lead Consultant
$221,203 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Principal Consultant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Principal Consultant in United States. Employers include Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman and Ericsson-Worldwide.

1
Boston Consulting Group
$320,126/yr
5
MarkLogic
$305,507/yr
6
Adobe
$300,665/yr
10
Kearney
$292,389/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Principal Consultant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Principal Consultant in United States are Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $269,870, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $268,662, Healthcare with a median total pay of $261,330, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $255,469, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $249,643.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$269,870

    12% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$268,662

    12% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$261,330

    9% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$255,469

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$249,643

    5% Higher than other industries

Personal Consumer Services

The top paying company in Personal Consumer Services for Principal Consultant is Archer Grey.

Archer GreyArcher Grey$269,870/yr

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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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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$170,000

/yr

$150K | $20K

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10-14 years
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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$157,000

/yr

$150K | $7K

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15+ years
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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$135,000

/yr

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15+ years
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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$188,000

/yr

$158K | $30K

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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$136,000

/yr

$116K | $20K

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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$195,000

/yr

$180K | $15K

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4-6 years
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Principal Consultant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$600,000

/yr

$70K | $530K

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Principal Consultant

United States of America

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$200,000

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Consultant Principal pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Consultant Principal is $126,933 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Consultant Principal salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 951 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Consultant Principal employees.

The highest salary for a Consultant Principal in United States is $205,827 per year.

The lowest salary for a Consultant Principal in United States is $78,279 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Consultant Principal or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Consultant Principal.