Learning Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Learning Consultant make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Learning Consultant in the United States is $62,438 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Learning Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,673
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,162 to $71,459
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,538
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Learning Consultant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,459 $5,955 $1,374 $34
Average $62,438 $5,203 $1,201 $30
25th Percentile $55,162 $4,597 $1,061 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Learning Consultant Salaries

A Learning Consultant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Learning Consultants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $78,753
  • San Francisco: $77,979
  • Oakland: $76,249

What Skills Can Increase a Learning Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.84% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Group Therapy (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Group psychotherapy or group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together as a group. The term can legitimately refer to any form of psychotherapy when delivered in a group format, including cognitive behavioural therapy or interpersonal therapy, but it is usually applied to psychodynamic group therapy where the group context and group process is explicitly utilised as a mechanism of change by developing, exploring and examining interpersonal relationships within the group. The broader concept of group therapy can be taken to include any helping process that takes place in a group, including support groups, skills training groups (such as anger management, mindfulness, relaxation training or social skills training), and psychoeducation groups. The differences between psychodynamic groups, activity groups, support groups, problem-solving and psycoeducational groups have been discussed by psychiatrist Charles Montgomery. Other, more specialised forms of group therapy would include non-verbal expressive therapies such as art therapy, dance therapy, or music therapy.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 6.84%
Group Therapy 2.71%
Psychiatric 2.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Learning Consultant's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Case Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
$66,184
6%
Case Management
$64,935
4%
Flexibility
$64,311
3%
Social Work
$63,687
2%
Written Communication
$63,687
2%
Scheduling
$63,687
2%
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How Education impacts a Learning Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Learning Consultants enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Learning Consultant with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $61,499 and $66,526).

Learning Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Learning Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.0%
Associates 0.3%
Bachelors 11.9%
Masters 82.5%
Doctorate 3.8%
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Learning Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning Consultant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Learning Consultant

Salaries for a Learning Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,107 in 2023 to around $62,019 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Learning Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Learning Consultant Over Time

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2023
$62,107
2024
$62,424
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$62,019
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2024 $62,424
2025 $62,019
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