What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Computer Consultant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Computer Consultant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $87,974 $7,331 $1,691 $42.30 Berkeley, CA $86,835 $7,236 $1,669 $41.75 Sitka, AK $85,434 $7,119 $1,642 $41.07 San Francisco, CA $83,554 $6,962 $1,606 $40.17 Livermore, CA $83,187 $6,932 $1,599 $39.99 San Jose, CA $83,116 $6,926 $1,598 $39.96 Santa Clara, CA $82,643 $6,886 $1,589 $39.73 Daly City, CA $82,173 $6,847 $1,580 $39.51 Arlington, VA $81,589 $6,799 $1,569 $39.23 Oakland, CA $81,448 $6,787 $1,566 $39.16

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Q: How much does a Computer Consultant make?

The average annual pay for a computer consultant in the United States is $70,919 a year — that works out to approximately $34.10 an hour. The middle 80% of Computer Consultants earn between $40,000 (10th percentile) and $109,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Consultant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Computer Consultant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Milestone Consulting at $69,487 (98.0%) above Computer Consultant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Milestone Consulting $140,406 $11,700 $2,700 $67.50 Finance Consultant $139,859 $11,654 $2,689 $67.24 Cost Consultant $82,641 $6,886 $1,589 $39.73 Health Coach Consultant $71,182 $5,931 $1,368 $34.22 Cycles Consulting $41,389 $3,449 $795 $19.90

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Computer Consultant Salary Comparison by Location

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$70,919

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How much does a Computer Consultant make?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Consultant in the United States is $70,919 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,363/week or $5,909/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $111,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Computer Consultant salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $102,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $109,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Consultant varies greatly (by as much as 62000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Computer Consultant in your area makes on average $68,500 per year, or $2,419 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $70,919. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Consultant salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Consultant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Consultant Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Consultant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $14,515 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $17,055 (24.0%) above the $70,919 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Consultant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Oakland, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Consultant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$87,974	$7,331	$1,691	$42.30
Berkeley, CA	$86,835	$7,236	$1,669	$41.75
Sitka, AK	$85,434	$7,119	$1,642	$41.07
San Francisco, CA	$83,554	$6,962	$1,606	$40.17
Livermore, CA	$83,187	$6,932	$1,599	$39.99
San Jose, CA	$83,116	$6,926	$1,598	$39.96
Santa Clara, CA	$82,643	$6,886	$1,589	$39.73
Daly City, CA	$82,173	$6,847	$1,580	$39.51
Arlington, VA	$81,589	$6,799	$1,569	$39.23
Oakland, CA	$81,448	$6,787	$1,566	$39.16

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Consultant Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Computer Consultant category.

For example Milestone Consulting jobs pay as much as $69,487 (98.0%) more than the average Computer Consultant salary of $70,919. If you're qualified, finding work as a Milestone Consulting may help you make more money than that of the average Computer Consultant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Milestone Consulting	$140,406	$11,700	$2,700	$67.50
Finance Consultant	$139,859	$11,654	$2,689	$67.24
Cost Consultant	$82,641	$6,886	$1,589	$39.73
Health Coach Consultant	$71,182	$5,931	$1,368	$34.22
Cycles Consulting	$41,389	$3,449	$795	$19.90

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Infographic detailing Computer Consultant salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $70,919 per year or $34.10 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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