Key Facts
- PA Consulting publishes annual gender and ethnicity pay gap reports to promote inclusion and transparency.
- Starting salaries for management consultants remained flat in 2025, marking only the third year of no increase in 17 years.
- Only 5-10% of consultants achieve the maximum performance bonus annually, according to industry data.
- Consultant utilization increased in 2024 and is projected to rise further in 2025 due to AI and remote efficiencies.
- U.S. median full-time salaries range from $50K in Mississippi to $103K in Washington D.C., though not consulting-specific.
- PA Consulting integrates disability, neurodiversity, and mental health initiatives into its inclusion strategy for 2025.
- AI-driven productivity gains are enabling consulting firms to do more with less, impacting salary growth trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
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