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Average Principal Consultant Salary in United States

How much does Principal consultant make in United States?

$129,600 (USD)

per year

U.S. job rank

#131

out of 1411 monitored jobs in United States.

Country average

98% higher

than the $65,470 average of United States.

The average salary for a Principal consultant in United States in 2023 is $129,600 per year. This comes to $10,800 per month. The top earners receive $219,881 per year, while the bottom earners receive $83,861 per year.

Distribution of Principal Consultant Salaries

Bottom 25% Salary

$83,861 (USD)

per year

Starting salary or workers with less experience.

Median Salary

$129,600 (USD)

per year

Salary point, where half of the workers earn more and half earn less.

Top 25% Salary

$219,881 (USD)

per year

Most senior and experienced workers.

Compare Principal Consultant Salaries in Other States

State Average Salary
District of Columbia $209,952
Massachusetts $159,408
New York $155,520
Washington $154,224
California $152,928
Connecticut $146,448
New Jersey $146,448
Maryland $145,152
Colorado $142,560
Alaska $138,672
Virginia $138,672
Illinois $133,488
Minnesota $132,192
Oregon $132,192
Rhode Island $132,192
Delaware $130,896
New Hampshire $130,896
United States Average $129,600
Hawaii $128,304
Arizona $124,416
Vermont $124,416
Pennsylvania $123,120
Georgia $121,824
Texas $121,824
Michigan $120,528
Utah $120,528
Florida $119,232
Maine $119,232
North Carolina $117,936
Ohio $117,936
Wisconsin $117,936
Nevada $116,640
North Dakota $116,640
Nebraska $115,344
Missouri $114,048
New Mexico $114,048
Wyoming $114,048
Indiana $111,456
Iowa $111,456
Kansas $111,456
Tennessee $111,456
Idaho $110,160
Montana $110,160
Kentucky $107,568
South Carolina $107,568
Alabama $106,272
Louisiana $106,272
Oklahoma $106,272
South Dakota $104,976
West Virginia $103,680
Arkansas $101,088
Virgin Islands $99,792
Mississippi $94,608
Guam $82,944
Puerto Rico $67,392

About the data

The data on SalaryMonitor.org is sourced from the following sources: the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Eurostat, the Office for National Statistics (UK), the OECD, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the World Bank. In some cases where the real-world data is missing, the figures are estimated.

FAQ

Salary vs. wage vs. income, what is the difference?


A salary is a fixed annual amount paid to an employee, divided into regular intervals (e.g., monthly or bi-weekly). It doesn't vary based on hours worked, and salaried employees usually don't receive extra pay for overtime. Salaried positions are common in professional and management roles.


A wage is an hourly rate paid to employees based on the number of hours worked. It can fluctuate depending on hours worked, including overtime. Wage-based jobs are often in industries like retail, manufacturing, or labor.


Income refers to the total money earned from various sources, including salary, wages, investments, and passive income. It represents the overall financial earnings over a period, such as monthly or annually. Income can come from employment, business, or other financial assets.

Average vs median salary, what is the difference?


The average is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of salaries. In general, it tends to be skewed by the extremes (very high or very low salaries) and isn't as indicating of what a normal person earns.


The median is the middle point of a salary distribution, where half of the workers earn more and half earn less.