How much does a Technical Consultant make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Technical Consultant in the United States is $33. While Salary.com is seeing that Technical Consultant salary in the US can go up to $41 or down to $28, but most earn between $31 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Consultant in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $28 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $31 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $33 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $38 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $41 US April 01, 2025
25% $31 10% $28 90% $41 75% $38 $33 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Consultant ?

A consultant (from Latin: consultare "to deliberate") is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as security (electronic or physical), management, education, accountancy, law, human resources, marketing (and public relations), finance, engineering, science or any of many other specialized fields. A consultant is usually an expert or an experienced professional in a specific field and has a wide knowledge of the subject matter. The role of consultant outside the medical sphere (where the term is used specifically for a grade of doctor) can fall under one of two gene...

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Technical Consultant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Technical Consultant ranges from $31 to $38 with the average hourly pay of $33. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $31 to $38 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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