What should a senior consultant earn? I was offered my first senior role but the starting salary is $155,000. That is only $15,000 more than what I'm making now.

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Depends on type of consulting, firm size, years of experience, locations, etc.

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I was at $85k as a senior a few years back now… there can be a large range of

Starting SC salaries are around $120k. If you negotiate you can get $140-150k. Top end of the band is around $180k but you get there after 3-5 years at the level, not initial offer

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