How much does a Business Consultant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Business Consultant in the United States is $60 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $52 and $69. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Business Consultant

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Position Description: CGI Advantage is a unified ERP platform featuring a powerful combination of modern technology and built-for-government solutions. Based on
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Business Process Consultant Job Category: Consulting Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Trave
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Business Process Consultant Job Category: Consulting Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Trave
- 3 days ago
ORBIS is seeking a Business Process Consultant for a client in the US Intelligence Community. The successful candidate will work closely with office leadership
- 3 days ago
Senior Business Process Consultant Job Category: Consulting Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage o
- 3 days ago
Job Family. Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required. Up to 10% Clearance Required. Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI with Polygraph What You Will Do
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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60

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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63
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Business Consultant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Business Consultant ranges from $52 to $69 with the average hourly pay of $60. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $54 to $74 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $63.

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