Program Consultant Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Program Consultant in the United States is $47,833 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,523
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,332 to $51,858
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,144
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Program Consultant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,858 $4,322 $997 $25
Average $47,833 $3,986 $920 $23
25th Percentile $44,332 $3,694 $853 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Program Consultant Salaries

A Program 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Program Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Consultant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,417
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,360
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,695
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,797
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,028
Levels Salary
Insurance... Level Program Consultant$37,417
Program C... Level Program Consultant$47,360
Insurance... Level Program Consultant$52,695
Insurance... Level Program Consultant$74,797
Insurance... Level Program Consultant$104,028
$37,417 0 yr
$47,360 < 2 yrs
$52,695 2-4 yrs
$74,797 5-8 yrs
$104,028 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Program 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: $60,331
  • San Francisco: $59,738
  • Oakland: $58,413

What Skills Can Increase a Program Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 29.53% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Insurance Industry (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): The insurance industry comprises companies and people who develop insurance policies, and sell, administrate, and regulate them.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 29.53%
Insurance Industry 3.01%
Career Development 1.5%
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 Program Consultant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$50,703
6%
Listening
$49,746
4%
Problem Solving
$49,268
3%
Communication Skills
$48,789
2%
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Program Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program 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 Program Consultant

Salaries for a Program Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,672 in 2023 to around $41,807 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Consultant Over Time

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$42,107
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