Consulting Director Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Consulting Director make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Consulting Director in Chicago, IL is $222,757. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $194,618 to $253,292, with most professionals earning between $168,999 and $281,092.

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Develops and integrates employer workforce pipeline strategies, such as work-and-learn and placement, into services provided by campuses, and in partnership with Executive Director of Career Experiences.

August 03, 2022

Build and expand the existing team of Asset & Wealth Management consultants within our CBC BFS US team, to enhance our overall capabilities and brand.

November 04, 2022

Act as a primary point of contact for technical people in the sales process crafting out a solution that will match their needs by taking a consultative role in the sales cycle.

December 29, 2022

Demonstrated talent for abstract thinking, spotting trends and patterns, an innate curiosity and insight into human behavior, an instinct for popular culture, and a nuanced understanding of creative work are critical.

January 09, 2023

Collaborate with billing department on timely and accurate invoicing, collection of past due amounts, retainer replenishment, prepare case estimates and monitor capped accounts.

February 25, 2023

Manage Practice Directors and hold accountable for quality delivery in project engagements (on time, on budget, identification of up-sell opportunities, etc.

March 23, 2023

Communicates/trains the sales and client service teams where they have overlooked issues identified by the consulting unit.

April 10, 2023

Provide input into the Information Security strategy to ensure that future security investments are aligned appropriately when considering key priorities such as business requirements, industry threat landscape, and risk appetite of Nike, Inc.

April 27, 2023

Lead key business development activities related to life sciences procurement technology strategy and purchase-to-pay (P2P) services procurement transformation including targeting key C- level life sciences clients, proposing services and closing new business opportunities.

May 08, 2023

Drive coordination across consulting teams to ensure alignment of resources, and to manage, escalate and mitigate project and account risks as they are encountered.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Consulting Director in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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194618

253292

222757

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

218006

318855

261297

What is the average salary for Consulting Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Consulting Director in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Consulting Director ranges from $194,618 to $253,292 with the average base salary of $222,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $218,006 to $318,855 with the average total cash compensation of $261,297.

View Average Salary for Consulting Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$222,757	$194,618 - $253,292
Bonus	$38,540	$23,388 - $65,563
Total Pay	$261,297	$218,006 - $318,855

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Consulting Director Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,618 - $253,292	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,618 - $253,292	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,392 - $252,998	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,543 - $253,194	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,543 - $253,194	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $190,550 - $247,998	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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