Medical Consultant Salary in the United States

Medical Consultant Salary

How much does a Medical Consultant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Consultant in the United States is $226,009. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $122,494 to a high of $239,407, with most professionals earning between $171,825 and $233,022.

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Medical Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $122,494 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $171,825 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $226,009 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $233,022 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $239,407 US April 01, 2025
25% $171,825 10% $122,494 90% $239,407 75% $233,022 $226,009 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical Consultant ?

In the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and parts of the Commonwealth, consultant is the title of a senior hospital-based physician or surgeon who has completed all of his or her specialist training and been placed on the specialist register in their chosen speciality. Their role is entirely distinct from that of general practitioners, or GPs. Consultants accept ultimate responsibility for the care of all the patients referred to them, so the job carries significant personal responsibility. A physician must be on the Specialist Register before he or she may be employed as a substantive c...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Consultant in the United States. The base salary for Medical Consultant ranges from $171,825 to $233,022 with the average base salary of $226,009. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $171,825 to $233,022 with the average total cash compensation of $226,009.

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