Expert Consultant Rate Benchmarks
What do businesses actually pay expert consultants in Q2 2026? Platform-wide median: $240/hr (mid-level, 3–8 years). Highest: Legal $375/hr · Immigration $325/hr · Cybersecurity $300/hr. Mid-range: Finance $265/hr · Technology $220/hr · Healthcare $210/hr. Lowest: Construction $175/hr. Experience multipliers: Junior 0.70×, Senior 1.35×, Principal 1.65×. Rate benchmarks across all 18 verticals.
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Compliance
Median $190/hr · 5 roles
Legal
Median $375/hr · 6 roles
Finance
Median $265/hr · 6 roles
Healthcare
Median $210/hr · 5 roles
Real Estate
Median $200/hr · 4 roles
Energy
Median $250/hr · 3 roles
Construction
Median $175/hr · 4 roles
Supply Chain
Median $215/hr · 4 roles
Immigration
Median $325/hr · 3 roles
Franchise
Median $250/hr · 3 roles
Cybersecurity
Median $300/hr · 6 roles
Coaching
Median $250/hr · 4 roles
HR & Labor
Median $185/hr · 5 roles
Tax Strategy
Median $225/hr · 4 roles
Trade & Tariffs
Median $250/hr · 3 roles
ESG & Impact
Median $260/hr · 3 roles
Technology
Median $275/hr · 6 roles
Faith & Ministry
Median $125/hr · 3 roles