Directors in consultancy services Salary
Median salary £73,453 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £73,000 after tax and National Insurance →
For directors in consultancy services, £73,453 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +88% versus the national average.
About this role
Directors in consultancy services lead management, strategy, technology or specialist consultancy firms. They manage client engagements, develop new business, oversee consultant teams and set the strategic direction of their consultancy practice.
Key responsibilities
- Leading client engagements and delivering strategic advice
- Developing new business and managing client relationships
- Managing and developing consultant teams
- Setting practice strategy and market positioning
- Overseeing quality assurance and methodology development
Qualifications and entry routes
Typically requires a degree plus significant consulting experience. MBAs are common at director level. Professional qualifications relevant to the consulting specialism (e.g., CMC — Certified Management Consultant) add credibility.
Career outlook
Strong demand for consulting services, particularly in digital transformation, ESG and organisational change. Competition for director-level positions is intense.
Key skills
Common industries
- Management consulting
- IT consulting
- Strategy consulting
- HR consulting
- Financial advisory
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Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Mid Level
£73,453
3-7 years
Salary Trend (2021-2025)
Directors in consultancy services salary: common questions
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).