Consulting Salaries in the Media

Consulting Pay: What MBAs Earned In 2025

Jan 2026

Poets&Quants draws extensively on Management Consulted’s Consulting Salaries Report 2026 and insights from COO Namaan Mian to examine MBA consulting compensation, career earnings, and evolving hiring trends. The article highlights standardized entry-level pay, AI-driven productivity shifts, and the importance of prioritizing promotion velocity, skill development, and long-term career opportunities.