MBB and Big 4. Total comp progression is steep — Partners earn $1M+.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Management Consultants. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $112,900 | $77,900 | $159,600 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $140,300 | $96,900 | $198,400 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $161,300 | $111,400 | $228,100 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $193,500 | $133,600 | $273,700 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $219,300 | $151,500 | $310,200 |
Top 10 states by median Management Consultant salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $217,700 | $165,400 | $283,000 | +35% |
| California | $212,900 | $161,800 | $276,700 | +32% |
| Washington | $209,600 | $159,300 | $272,500 | +30% |
| Washington DC | $206,400 | $156,900 | $268,300 | +28% |
| New Jersey | $203,200 | $154,400 | $264,100 | +26% |
| Massachusetts | $201,600 | $153,200 | $262,000 | +25% |
| Connecticut | $195,100 | $148,300 | $253,700 | +21% |
| Illinois | $193,500 | $147,100 | $251,600 | +20% |
| Maryland | $193,500 | $147,100 | $251,600 | +20% |
| Colorado | $188,700 | $143,400 | $245,300 | +17% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $137,100 | $104,200 | $178,200 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $135,500 | $102,900 | $176,100 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $135,500 | $102,900 | $176,100 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $135,500 | $102,900 | $176,100 | -16% |
| Alabama | $133,800 | $101,700 | $174,000 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $133,800 | $101,700 | $174,000 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $129,000 | $98,000 | $167,700 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $129,000 | $98,000 | $167,700 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $125,800 | $95,600 | $163,500 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $125,800 | $95,600 | $163,500 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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