What does the average technical consultant earn?
TR: Technical consultants earn anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 a year depending on expertise and demand. Top consultants can make more than $250,000 a year, provided they know how to sell consulting services, rather than just deliver their services. TW: If youre new to the consultant game, what advice would you pass on? TR: You must decide quickly whether you want to be a single shingle (solo) or build a firm with additional consultants or partners. The latter can be quite daunting, as it requires greater management skills than many consultants possess. Its one thing to be a great consultant with knowledge and skills to solve client problems. But its another to hire, retain and leverage talented consultants to build a sustainable business. Solo consulting can be difficult for the uninitiated, particularly if you fail to move beyond your initial clients.
