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Consulting & Strategy Salaries.

12 roles. 30 cities.

National salary data. Last updated April 2026.

12 roles trackedNew YorkSan FranciscoChicagoBoston
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Highest Paying

$240,000

AI Transformation Officer

Industry Median

$162,000

AI Solutions Consultant

Entry Level

$86,000

Green Building Consultant

Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Last updated April 2026.

The consulting & strategy industry includes 12 tracked roles with national median salaries ranging from $86,000 to $240,000. The highest-paying role is AI Transformation Officer at $240,000 national median. Consulting professionals help organizations solve complex problems, develop strategy, and implement transformational initiatives.

About consulting & strategy salaries

Consulting professionals help organizations solve complex problems, develop strategy, and implement transformational initiatives. AI transformation consulting has become one of the fastest-growing segments, with specialists commanding premium rates. Compensation typically includes significant performance bonuses tied to client engagement outcomes and business development.

All consulting & strategy roles by salary

#RoleMedianRange
1AI Transformation Officer$240,000$180,000 – $315,000
2AI Transformation Lead$185,000$140,000 – $240,000
3AI Strategist$185,000$140,000 – $245,000
4AI Transformation Consultant$175,000$130,000 – $232,000
5AI Portfolio Manager$172,000$130,000 – $228,000
6AI Roadmap Strategist$165,000$125,000 – $218,000
7AI Solutions Consultant$162,000$120,000 – $215,000
8AI Adoption Lead$155,000$115,000 – $205,000
9AI Value Realization Analyst$135,000$100,000 – $178,000
10AI Market Intelligence Analyst$128,000$95,000 – $170,000
11Circular Economy Consultant$90,000$68,000 – $118,000
12Green Building Consultant$86,000$66,000 – $112,000

Top cities for consulting & strategy

Cities ranked by average median salary across all 12 consulting & strategy roles.

#CityAvg MedianCOL Index
1San Jose, CA$216,8331.38x
2San Francisco, CA$207,5831.35x
3New York, NY$200,8331.28x
4Washington DC, DC$195,6671.25x
5Seattle, WA$195,5001.24x
6Boston, MA$193,1671.22x
7San Diego, CA$186,0831.17x
8Los Angeles, CA$184,1671.18x

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