Market overview for US management consulting salaries.
The chart shows a salary gap between candidate expectations and firm offerings, increasing notably at senior levels.
Entry to Mid-Level Roles:
For roles like Consultant to Manager, gaps are present but modest, with expectations slightly above offers.
Senior to Executive Roles:
For Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners, the gap widens sharply, reflecting greater candidate expectations that firms appear hesitant to meet.
Job grade titles follow the CP Standard, aligning with commonly used titles in management consulting. While firms may vary in naming and grading, CP titles serve as a widely recognised standard. Salary is total package including benefits and bonuses. Desired salary is gained directly from people seeking employment. Offered salary is gained directly employers offering work, current salary packages and instructions to recruitment firms.