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Project consultant salary

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Robin Cormier

Average project consultant salary

$86,654

$41.66 hourly rate

Entry-level project consultant salary
$59,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Project Consultant Salaries

As of October 2025, Project Consultants in the United States earn an average salary of $86,654 annually. This figure may vary based on several factors including geographic location, industry, and level of experience. For example, Project Consultants in metropolitan areas often see higher salaries due to increased demand for their expertise.

Factors Affecting Salary

Experience plays a crucial role in defining salary ranges. Entry-level consultants might start at around $60,000, while those with significant experience or specialized skills can earn upwards of $120,000. Additionally, certifications in project management can enhance earning potential.

State Comparisons

Salary averages by state reveal that Project Consultants in states like California and New York typically command higher pay. For instance, California boasts an average salary of $95,000. Understanding these variations can help job seekers target lucrative markets.

Conclusion

Project Consulting offers diverse opportunities with competitive salaries. By staying informed about industry trends and state-specific figures, you can make better career decisions and pursue higher-paying positions.

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Project consultant salaries by experience level

Project consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a project consultant typically falls between $73,206 and $109,555.
zippia
$86,654yearly
glassdoor[1]
$91,931yearly
indeed[2]
$83,404yearly
comparably[3]
$109,555yearly
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$73,206yearly

Average project consultant salary by state

The average project consultant salary in New Jersey, Connecticut, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average project consultant salary states are North Dakota, Kansas, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for project consultants

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1District of Columbia$105,839$50.88
2New Jersey$116,671$56.09
3Nevada$93,107$44.76
4Texas$88,348$42.48
5California$103,155$49.59
6Connecticut$105,713$50.82
7Rhode Island$83,836$40.31
8Oregon$90,213$43.37
9North Carolina$95,688$46.00
10Alabama$82,842$39.83
11Pennsylvania$89,389$42.98
12Maryland$102,558$49.31
13Arizona$94,575$45.47
14New Hampshire$80,444$38.67
15Massachusetts$89,692$43.12
16New Mexico$80,949$38.92
17New York$92,600$44.52
18Virginia$88,540$42.57
19Washington$92,745$44.59
20Minnesota$76,022$36.55
21Michigan$77,225$37.13
22Ohio$73,775$35.47
23Idaho$75,029$36.07
24Alaska$84,678$40.71
25Delaware$73,463$35.32
26South Carolina$78,276$37.63
27Colorado$86,010$41.35
28Vermont$72,836$35.02
29Tennessee$71,983$34.61
30Missouri$72,130$34.68
31Mississippi$72,008$34.62
32Illinois$74,781$35.95
33Iowa$74,194$35.67
34Hawaii$78,924$37.94
35Wisconsin$68,672$33.02
36Indiana$71,956$34.59
37Wyoming$73,177$35.18
38Montana$71,869$34.55
39Oklahoma$66,632$32.03
40Louisiana$74,359$35.75
41Utah$68,426$32.90
42South Dakota$63,910$30.73
43Georgia$66,174$31.81
44North Dakota$64,750$31.13
45West Virginia$68,922$33.14
46Kansas$63,921$30.73
47Maine$66,499$31.97
48Kentucky$65,828$31.65
49Nebraska$55,463$26.66
50Arkansas$59,430$28.57
51Florida$53,223$25.59

Highest paying cities for project consultants

The highest-paying cities for project consultants are Newark, NJ, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Newark, NJ$116,752$56.13
2San Francisco, CA$113,732$54.68
3Washington, DC$105,877$50.90
4Raleigh, NC$96,831$46.55
5Phoenix, AZ$94,891$45.62
6New York, NY$92,988$44.71
7Philadelphia, PA$90,002$43.27
8Boston, MA$89,536$43.05
9Fort Worth, TX$88,963$42.77
10Portland, OR$88,321$42.46
11Richmond, VA$88,298$42.45
12Denver, CO$85,384$41.05
13Detroit, MI$77,549$37.28
14Saint Paul, MN$76,271$36.67
15Chicago, IL$75,349$36.23
16Columbus, OH$73,713$35.44
17Newark, DE$73,477$35.33
18Saint Louis, MO$73,018$35.10
19Indianapolis, IN$71,586$34.42
20Oklahoma City, OK$67,438$32.42

Project consultant salary details

A project consultant's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $126,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average project consultant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a project consultant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$126,000$10,500$61
75th Percentile$105,000$8,750$50
Average$86,654$7,221$42
25th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
10th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28

Highest paying project consultant jobs

The highest paying types of project consultants are senior management consultant, principal consultant, and strategy consultant.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Project Officer$59,291$4,941$28.51127,352
Implementation Consultant$80,195$6,683$38.5670,450
Business Consultant$87,214$7,268$41.93128,033
Project Coordinator$50,375$4,198$24.2238,743
Management Consultant$99,360$8,280$47.77153,045
Operations Consultant$87,229$7,269$41.94122,880

How would you rate the starting salaries for project consultants, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Robin Cormier

Assistant Professor, Montana State University - Billings

I would rate starting salaries for graduates in the field of school counseling as average to above average. School counselors' median starting salaries range anywhere from $56,000 to $90,000 a year in the United States. While school counseling is not one of the highest paying career fields, it is a fulfilling career that provides a practical work and private life balance in stress level and flexibility. School counselors have opportunities to advance their careers and salary through years of experience and continuing education.

Top companies hiring project consultants now:

  1. Citi jobs (17)
  2. Cisco jobs (15)
  3. Dell jobs (41)
  4. SAP jobs (47)
  5. The Coca-Cola Company jobs (15)

Which companies pay project consultants the most?

Project consultant salaries at Dell and CVS Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average project consultant salary at companies like SAP and GROM are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Dell$114,992$55.28
2CVS Health$114,644$55.12
3SAP$112,297$53.99
4GROM$108,053$51.95
5Hess$107,590$51.73
6State Street$105,219$50.59
7Medidata$101,544$48.82
8Florida Power and Light $100,142$48.15
9USC Consulting Group$99,594$47.88
10Zurich$97,721$46.98
11Turner & Townsend$97,514$46.88
12Dassault Systèmes$94,497$45.43
13Analog Devices$94,028$45.21
14Highmark$93,890$45.14
15Loup Logistics$93,843$45.12
16HCSC$93,705$45.05
17Navis$93,477$44.94
18Bank of America$93,167$44.79
19Lurie$93,040$44.73
20Deloitte$91,204$43.85

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$87,000$85,600$84,200$82,800$81,400$80,000
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Project consultant salary trends

The average project consultant salary has risen by $9,065 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average project consultant earned $77,589 annually, but today, they earn $86,654 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for project consultants over the last decade.

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Average project consultant salary over time

Compare project consultant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Project consultant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$86,700$41.66+2.7%
2024$84,300$40.52+1.9%
2023$82,700$39.74+1.4%
2022$81,500$39.18+1.4%
2021$80,400$38.65+0.0%

Recently added project consultant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SapSenior Project Consultant-DevelopmentNewtown, PA06/24/2025$125,611
Bank of AmericaSenior Project Consultant-Finance SolutionsCharlotte, NC06/20/2025$125,000
U.S. Bank National AssociationFederal Government Senior Project ConsultantWashington, DC06/20/2025$148,495
PSEGLighting Project ConsultantClifton, NJ06/19/2025$65,400
State of FloridaConstruction Projects Consultant IIGainesville, FL06/19/2025$62,000
Simpson Gumpertz & HegerProject Consultant-PetrographerWaltham, MA06/15/2025$78,520
Bank of AmericaOperations Project ConsultantJacksonville, FL06/09/2025$59,100
SGHProject Consultant, Structural MechanicsWaltham, MA06/09/2025$78,520
Emergent Holdings, Inc.Project ConsultantDetroit, MI05/29/2025$63,300
State of FloridaSystems Project ConsultantTallahassee, FL05/28/2025$49,585

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