How much does an implementation consultant make?

The average implementation consultant salary in the United States is $80,195. Implementation consultant salaries typically range between $59,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for implementation consultants is $38.56 per hour. Implementation consultant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Implementation consultants earn the highest average salary in New York.

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Q: What state pays Implementation Consultants the most?

New York pays Implementation Consultants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $95,648 per year, or $45.98 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an implementation consultant?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an implementation consultant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $94,535 per year.

Q: How much does a McKinsey implementation consultant make?

McKinsey implementation consultants make an average of $152,000 a year. Entry-level consultants start between $91,000 to $115,00. McKinsey is the oldest and largest management consultancy and has a hugely competitive hiring process. McKinsey advises on strategic management to corporations, government, and other organizations.

Q: What is a reasonable salary for a consultant?

A reasonable salary for a sales consultant is about $50,000. This is a reasonable starting salary for a sales consultant with a little bit of experience. Of course, this can vary widely on a person's location, but overall since the median salary is around $60,000 annually, it is not unreasonable to expect $50,000 at least.

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Robin Cormier

Average implementation consultant salary

$80,195

$38.56 hourly rate

Entry-level implementation consultant salary

$59,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Implementation Consultant Salaries

The average salary for an Implementation Consultant in the United States is approximately $80,195 annually, translating to about $39 per hour. This figure reflects a range of factors including experience level and geographic location. Entry-level consultants typically earn less, while those with extensive experience can command significantly higher salaries.

Salary by Experience Level

As professionals gain experience, their earning potential increases. For instance, entry-level consultants may start at around $60,000, while seasoned consultants can earn upwards of $100,000 annually. Additionally, consultants specializing in high-demand sectors may see even greater compensation.

Regional Salary Differences

Salary figures also vary by state. For example, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Conversely, regions with a lower cost of living may present lower salary averages.

Conclusion

For those considering a career as an Implementation Consultant, understanding these dynamics is crucial for informed career decisions. By evaluating salary expectations based on experience and location, prospective consultants can better navigate their career paths.

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Implementation consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an implementation consultant typically falls between $70,861 and $95,319.

zippia

$80,195yearly

glassdoor[1]

$90,599yearly

indeed[2]

$83,061yearly

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$87,000yearly

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$70,861yearly

payscale[5]

$78,902yearly

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$95,319yearly

Average implementation consultant salary by state

The highest-paying states for implementation consultants are New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The lowest average implementation consultant salary states are Oklahoma, Utah, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for implementation consultants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Rhode Island	$86,570	$41.62
2	District of Columbia	$95,648	$45.98
3	Tennessee	$82,075	$39.46
4	Alabama	$82,786	$39.80
5	New Jersey	$89,306	$42.94
6	New York	$94,535	$45.45
7	Massachusetts	$89,502	$43.03
8	Connecticut	$85,918	$41.31
9	California	$88,877	$42.73
10	Pennsylvania	$84,757	$40.75
11	Virginia	$84,714	$40.73
12	Oregon	$81,066	$38.97
13	Illinois	$82,445	$39.64
14	North Carolina	$85,268	$40.99
15	Texas	$82,028	$39.44
16	New Mexico	$75,473	$36.29
17	Washington	$85,566	$41.14
18	Alaska	$83,547	$40.17
19	Maryland	$90,265	$43.40
20	West Virginia	$70,688	$33.98
21	Michigan	$73,323	$35.25
22	Georgia	$82,784	$39.80
23	Kentucky	$70,854	$34.06
24	South Carolina	$73,543	$35.36
25	Ohio	$79,168	$38.06
26	Maine	$71,470	$34.36
27	Delaware	$74,201	$35.67
28	Mississippi	$70,989	$34.13
29	Vermont	$69,645	$33.48
30	Minnesota	$74,181	$35.66
31	South Dakota	$65,368	$31.43
32	Arizona	$70,616	$33.95
33	Louisiana	$74,225	$35.69
34	Wyoming	$65,631	$31.55
35	Wisconsin	$70,577	$33.93
36	Indiana	$64,392	$30.96
37	Missouri	$71,826	$34.53
38	Idaho	$68,775	$33.06
39	New Hampshire	$67,359	$32.38
40	Colorado	$71,025	$34.15
41	North Dakota	$55,634	$26.75
42	Florida	$68,474	$32.92
43	Iowa	$67,522	$32.46
44	Oklahoma	$60,297	$28.99
45	Utah	$58,776	$28.26
46	Nebraska	$62,712	$30.15
47	Nevada	$60,853	$29.26
48	Hawaii	$57,127	$27.46
49	Arkansas	$55,544	$26.70
50	Montana	$54,083	$26.00
51	Kansas	$61,995	$29.81

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Highest paying cities for implementation consultants

The highest-paying cities for implementation consultants are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and San Francisco, CA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$95,670	$46.00
2	New York, NY	$94,935	$45.64
3	San Francisco, CA	$94,405	$45.39
4	Springfield, MA	$90,879	$43.69
5	Annapolis, MD	$90,345	$43.44
6	Trenton, NJ	$89,607	$43.08
7	Providence, RI	$86,516	$41.59
8	Seattle, WA	$86,294	$41.49
9	Raleigh, NC	$86,173	$41.43
10	Hartford, CT	$85,195	$40.96
11	Philadelphia, PA	$85,127	$40.93
12	Richmond, VA	$84,775	$40.76
13	Alpharetta, GA	$82,970	$39.89
14	Madison, AL	$82,893	$39.85
15	Chicago, IL	$82,757	$39.79
16	Austin, TX	$82,541	$39.68
17	Columbus, OH	$79,288	$38.12
18	Baton Rouge, LA	$74,416	$35.78
19	Inver Grove Heights, MN	$74,398	$35.77
20	Wilmington, DE	$74,307	$35.72

Implementation consultant salary details

An implementation consultant's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average implementation consultant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an implementation consultant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$108,000	$9,000	$52
75th Percentile	$93,000	$7,750	$45
Average	$80,195	$6,683	$39
25th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33
10th Percentile	$59,000	$4,917	$28

Highest paying implementation consultant jobs

The highest paying types of implementation consultants are senior management consultant, strategy consultant, and senior business consultant.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Business Analyst-Consultant	$90,127	$7,511	$43.33	166,560
Business Consultant	$87,214	$7,268	$41.93	128,033
Program Consultant	$73,021	$6,085	$35.11	116,982
Healthcare Consultant	$84,516	$7,043	$40.63	62,072
Consultant	$78,912	$6,576	$37.94	171,733
Project Consultant	$86,654	$7,221	$41.66	113,013

How would you rate the starting salaries for implementation 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.

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Which companies pay implementation consultants the most?

Implementation consultant salaries at McKinsey & Company Inc and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average implementation consultant salary at companies like Nomis Solutions and Thomson Reuters are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$119,779	$57.59
2	Google	$116,673	$56.09
3	Nomis Solutions	$113,270	$54.46
4	Thomson Reuters	$112,533	$54.10
5	Moody's	$111,556	$53.63
6	Entegris	$107,430	$51.65
7	Vista Equity Partners	$105,808	$50.87
8	LBMC	$105,445	$50.69
9	HireVue	$102,992	$49.52
10	Kforce	$102,848	$49.45
11	SAP	$102,693	$49.37
12	SEI Investments	$102,141	$49.11
13	Dun & Bradstreet	$101,989	$49.03
14	Box	$101,968	$49.02
15	RSM US	$101,669	$48.88
16	Aria Systems	$101,222	$48.66
17	CyberCoders	$100,473	$48.30
18	WorkBoard	$100,090	$48.12
19	OneView Commerce	$99,099	$47.64
20	Mam	$98,950	$47.57

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Implementation Consultant salary by industry

The average implementation consultant salary varies across industries:

The average implementation consultant salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $90,837, the highest of any industry.
The average implementation consultant salary in the finance industry is $83,883.
Implementation consultants in the health care industry earn an average salary of $59,760, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for implementation consultants

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Pharmaceutical	$90,837	$43.67
2	Finance	$83,883	$40.33
3	Technology	$82,611	$39.72
4	Professional	$78,224	$37.61
5	Health Care	$59,760	$28.73

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Implementation consultant salary trends

The average implementation consultant salary has risen by $8,389 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average implementation consultant earned $71,806 annually, but today, they earn $80,195 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for implementation consultants over the last decade.

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Average implementation consultant salary over time

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Implementation consultant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$80,200	$38.56	+2.7%
2024	$78,000	$37.50	+1.9%
2023	$76,500	$36.77	+1.4%
2022	$75,400	$36.26	+1.4%
2021	$74,400	$35.77	+0.0%

Recently added implementation consultant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
ADP	Workforce Software Technical Implementation Consultant	Albany, NY	06/29/2025	$45,800
Asana	Implementation Consultant	Chicago, IL	06/29/2025	$99,000
Brex	Enterprise Implementation Consultant, Financial Saas	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$145,544
Brex	Enterprise Implementation Consultant, Financial Saas	Salt Lake City, UT	06/29/2025	$128,800
Brex	Enterprise Implementation Consultant, Financial Saas	Seattle, WA	06/29/2025	$145,544
Brex	Enterprise Implementation Consultant, Financial Saas	San Francisco, CA	06/29/2025	$145,544
Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates	Implementation Consultant (Remote In Southern California)	Brea, CA	06/29/2025	$50,000
Wells Fargo	GPL Change Implementation Consultant-Lead IC	Salt Lake City, UT	06/28/2025	$55,300
Wells Fargo	GPL Change Implementation Consultant-Lead IC	Chandler, AZ	06/28/2025	$55,300
Wells Fargo	GPL Change Implementation Consultant-Lead IC	Dallas, TX	06/28/2025	$55,300

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