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The Consultport Pricing Tool is a global consultant price estimator that helps businesses and consultants understand fair market rates for consulting services. It uses aggregated market data and advanced algorithms to estimate the daily or hourly price of consultants across industries, seniority levels, and regions.
You can instantly view typical consultant rates and compare pricing for independent consultants, boutique consultants, and top-tier professionals worldwide.
The tool benchmarks real consultant rates from global projects executed through Consultport and other sources. Once you input parameters like industry, country, seniority, and expertise, it calculates an estimated daily rate and a distribution of possible consultant prices—from junior to director level.
This gives you an accurate, data-backed overview of market pricing in real time.
The estimates are benchmarks, not fixed quotes. They’re powered by normalized algorithms and aggregated market data from thousands of consulting engagements.
While real rates vary based on reputation, niche skills, and project scope, the tool provides one of the most accurate and transparent consultant rate benchmarks available globally.
Consultant rates depend on role, expertise, and geography. Typical ranges include:
- Marketing consultant: $75–$200/hour
- IT consultant: $100–$300/hour
- Management consultant: $100–$250/hour
- Strategy consultant (ex-top-tier): $250–$500/hour
In Europe, the average daily consultant rate ranges between €800–€1,700/day, depending on experience level and industry.
Consultant pricing is influenced by:
- Experience and seniority level
- Type of consulting (strategy, digital, IT, operations, etc.)
- Industry specialization
- Location and regional demand
- Project length and complexity
- Engagement model (hourly, daily, value-based, or retainer)
Yes. The Consultport Pricing Tool allows users to compare independent consultant rates with consulting firm pricing.
Independent consultants on Consultport often charge 30–70% less than traditional consulting firms—while offering the same level of expertise and delivery quality.
Businesses can use the tool to:
- Set accurate budgets for upcoming projects.
- Evaluate the fairness of consultant proposals.
- Benchmark independent consultant rates vs. firm rates.
- Get transparency into global consulting market trends.
Consultport is a leading platform that connects companies with top-tier independent consultants and digital experts. Unlike marketplaces or staffing agencies, Consultport curates its network through rigorous vetting — often selecting consultants with backgrounds at firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and leading digital agencies.
This ensures that every consultant delivers top-quality work at a fraction of traditional firm costs.
Traditional consulting firms have significant overhead costs — including office space, partner fees, and large support teams — which inflate client rates.
Independent consultants on Consultport operate leaner, meaning:
- No large firm overheads,
- Direct collaboration with experts, and
- Rates up to 70% lower than major consultancies.
This creates unbeatable value for businesses seeking world-class expertise without the traditional firm price tag.
Consultport’s network includes over 10,000 vetted consultants and digital experts, covering:
- Strategy and management consultants
- Digital transformation specialists
- Finance and restructuring experts
- Operations and supply chain consultants
- Technology and IT advisors
Each consultant is pre-vetted for experience, impact, and industry expertise.
Yes. After using the Pricing Tool to benchmark rates, you can instantly request introductions to vetted consultants who fit your project needs.
Consultport’s team can match you with top experts within 24–48 hours, helping you start your project quickly and efficiently.
Every consultant in Consultport’s network undergoes a multi-step vetting process assessing background, references, and case experience.
This ensures clients work only with verified, top-tier professionals who deliver measurable impact.