Consulting listings are unusually explicit about pedigree. A meaningful share name MBB firms directly, or ask for a specific number of years in strategy or operations, and price accordingly.
What the listings actually pay
The median top-of-range across 45 live consulting listings is $120 an hour, reaching $280. That is comparable to what a mid-level consultant bills internally, without the travel.
| # | Role | Advertised rate | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management Consultant | $245 to $280 an hour | micro1 |
| 2 | Payer & Market Access Expert, Gross-to-Net & Formulary Strategy | $175 to $200 an hour | Mercor |
| 3 | UK-Based MBB and Top-Tier Strategy Consulting Experts | $140 to $200 an hour | Mercor |
| 4 | AI Consulting Domain Expert | $100 to $200 an hour | micro1 |
| 5 | Revenue-cycle Executive (VP/Sr. Director Revenue Cycle, or RCM-focused Finance Leader) | $162 to $162 an hour | Elion Health |
| 6 | Consultant / Advisor | $80 to $160 an hour | Mercor |
| 7 | Management Consultant Talent Network | $100 to $150 an hour | Mercor |
| 8 | General and Operations Managers | $90 to $150 an hour | Mercor |
| 9 | Business Analyst / Researcher / Operations Specialist | $90 to $140 an hour | micro1 |
| 10 | Customer success / support operations Evaluator | $80 to $120 an hour | Dorado |
Source: 45 live listings on this board that publish a rate, read directly from each posting on 2026-09-05. Listings without a published rate are excluded rather than estimated.
What moves your rate
What labs actually want here is structured business judgment. Models produce strategy recommendations that sound like a deck and fall apart on contact with a real P&L. Someone who has defended a recommendation to a client can see that instantly.
How to apply
Every role above links to its own page with the full requirements and a direct application link. Applications are completed on the hiring platform and typically take a few minutes, with a short skills assessment in place of an interview.
Two things are worth doing before you apply. Check whether the role accepts applicants from your country using the eligibility checker, and run the advertised rate through the take-home calculator, because this is contract work and the headline rate is before self-employment tax.
Frequently asked questions
What do consulting AI jobs pay?
Across 45 live consulting and strategy listings, the median top-of-range is $120 an hour and the ceiling is $280. Listings that specifically name top-tier firm experience sit at the upper end.
Do I need to have worked at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG?
Some listings require it explicitly. Many others accept equivalent in-house strategy, corporate development, or senior operations experience, so read the requirement rather than assuming you are excluded.
Does my current firm need to approve this?
Consulting firms typically have strict outside-work and confidentiality policies. Get clearance in writing first, and never use client material in any of the work.
Is this the same as expert network calls?
No. Expert networks pay you for a call about an industry. This pays you to evaluate and correct model reasoning, which is written asynchronous work rather than a scheduled call.
How senior do I need to be?
Most listings target three or more years of relevant experience. Analyst-level applicants are generally better served by the generalist listings, which have lower requirements and lower rates.
See every live role
The full board updates several times a week, with the advertised rate on each listing and closed roles removed.