Consultant Salary
The short answer
The median pay for management analysts in the U.S. was $101,860 a year ($48.97 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $60,640 and $171,640.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $60,640
- Middle (median)
- $101,860
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $171,640
- Median per hour
- $48.97
Government category: Management Analysts. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a consultant make?
The median pay for management analysts in the U.S. was $101,860 a year ($48.97 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $60,640 and $171,640.
What do current consulting jobs on Gray Hair Jobs pay?
Of 5 current listings that post a yearly pay range, the typical (median) midpoint is $136,270. Pay depends on location, experience and hours.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $48.97. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.