Last Updated: September 2026

Consulting Rates by City – 2026 Guide

Compare consulting rates across all 50 US metro areas. Each city page covers all 10 consultant types, top industries, cost-of-living adjustments, and links to specific calculators.

Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities

San Francisco

1.58x COL

From $429/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

San Jose

1.52x COL

From $413/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

New York

1.45x COL

From $394/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

Washington DC

1.42x COL

From $386/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

Boston

1.4x COL

From $381/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

Seattle

1.38x COL

From $375/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

Los Angeles

1.35x COL

From $367/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

San Diego

1.28x COL

From $348/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

Miami

1.2x COL

From $325/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

Denver

1.18x COL

From $320/hr (mgmt, tech, senior)

All 50 US Metro Areas

Sorted by senior management consultant rate in technology. Tap any city for the full rate guide.

City	COL Multiplier	Avg Hourly	Guide
San Francisco	1.58x	$429/hr	View rates →
San Jose	1.52x	$413/hr	View rates →
New York	1.45x	$394/hr	View rates →
Washington DC	1.42x	$386/hr	View rates →
Boston	1.4x	$381/hr	View rates →
Seattle	1.38x	$375/hr	View rates →
Los Angeles	1.35x	$367/hr	View rates →
San Diego	1.28x	$348/hr	View rates →
Miami	1.2x	$325/hr	View rates →
Denver	1.18x	$320/hr	View rates →
Portland	1.16x	$315/hr	View rates →
Chicago	1.15x	$312/hr	View rates →
Sacramento	1.14x	$309/hr	View rates →
Austin	1.12x	$304/hr	View rates →
Philadelphia	1.1x	$298/hr	View rates →
Atlanta	1.1x	$298/hr	View rates →
Baltimore	1.09x	$296/hr	View rates →
Dallas	1.08x	$293/hr	View rates →
Raleigh	1.08x	$293/hr	View rates →
Minneapolis	1.07x	$290/hr	View rates →
Nashville	1.06x	$288/hr	View rates →
Hartford	1.06x	$288/hr	View rates →
Houston	1.05x	$285/hr	View rates →
Tampa	1.05x	$285/hr	View rates →
Las Vegas	1.04x	$282/hr	View rates →
Salt Lake City	1.04x	$282/hr	View rates →
Charlotte	1.03x	$279/hr	View rates →
Orlando	1.03x	$279/hr	View rates →
Phoenix	1.02x	$277/hr	View rates →
Richmond	1.02x	$277/hr	View rates →
Fort Worth	1x	$271/hr	View rates →
Detroit	0.99x	$269/hr	View rates →
Jacksonville	0.98x	$266/hr	View rates →
Milwaukee	0.98x	$266/hr	View rates →
Pittsburgh	0.98x	$266/hr	View rates →
Columbus	0.97x	$263/hr	View rates →
Kansas City	0.97x	$263/hr	View rates →
New Orleans	0.97x	$263/hr	View rates →
Indianapolis	0.96x	$261/hr	View rates →
Fresno	0.96x	$261/hr	View rates →
Cleveland	0.96x	$261/hr	View rates →
Cincinnati	0.96x	$261/hr	View rates →
San Antonio	0.95x	$258/hr	View rates →
Omaha	0.95x	$258/hr	View rates →
St. Louis	0.95x	$258/hr	View rates →
Louisville	0.94x	$255/hr	View rates →
Tucson	0.94x	$255/hr	View rates →
Albuquerque	0.93x	$252/hr	View rates →
Buffalo	0.93x	$252/hr	View rates →
Memphis	0.92x	$250/hr	View rates →