{"id":8248,"date":"2026-05-28T16:07:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirai-works.co.jp\/consulnext\/?post_type=column&p=8248"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:07:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:07:54","slug":"how-much-do-consultants-earn-a-summary-by-industry-company-and-age-group","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/mirai-works.co.jp\/consulnext\/en\/column\/8248\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Consultants Earn? A Summary by Industry, Company, and Age Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Consulting is an occupation that attracts attention for its high earning potential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, the consulting industry offers higher salary levels compared to other industries, and it is not uncommon for people in their 20s to earn over 10 million yen annually. However, salaries can vary greatly depending on the firm, area of specialization, and career stage.

This article provides a thorough breakdown of average consultant salaries by industry type, company, and age group<\/strong><\/span>, backed by data. It also covers the reasons why consultants command high salaries, and specific strategies for increasing your income<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are considering a career change or looking to advance your current consulting career, this article has something valuable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Overall Average Salary for Consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to the “Reiwa 6 Basic Survey on Wage Structure,” the average annual salary for “other management, finance, and insurance professionals,” which includes consultants, was approximately 11.34 million yen<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given that the average annual salary in Japan is approximately 4.78 million yen<\/strong>, this highlights just how high salaries are in the consulting industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference: Reiwa 7 Basic Survey on Wage Structure<\/a>
Reference: Reiwa 6 Private Sector Salary Survey<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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\u3010By Industry Type\u3011Average Consultant Salaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The consulting industry is divided into a wide range of specializations including strategy, IT, HR, finance, and operations improvement, and average salaries vary significantly depending on the type<\/strong>.

Below, we introduce average salaries by major consulting role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategy Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average annual salary for strategy consultants is around 7 million yen<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even at an early stage, starting salaries exceed 5 million yen, and it is not uncommon for individuals to approach 10 million yen by their third year. At the manager level, salaries can exceed 20 million yen.

At foreign firms, a strict “Up or Out” promotion system is in place, and some professionals reach over 15 million yen in their late 20s.

Due to the high project fees involved, combined with the heavy responsibility of supporting major decisions for senior management, strategy consultants are in a position to earn high salaries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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IT Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average annual salary for IT consultants is approximately 6 to 9 million yen<\/strong><\/span>, placing them at the top of IT-related roles. While some new graduates start in the 3 million yen range, there are cases where individuals surpass 6.5 million yen by their second year.

Additionally, those with strengths in specific areas such as ERP and SAP have been reported to exceed 10 million yen annually. In fact, it is not uncommon for IT consultants in their 20s and 30s to break the 10 million yen mark.

As they are involved in a wide range of work from system implementation to DX support, this is a role where salary levels are expected to continue rising alongside growing demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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General Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average annual salary for general consultants is approximately 7 to 9 million yen<\/strong><\/span>, which is both high and stable within the consulting industry. Starting salaries for new graduates are generally in the 5 to 7 million yen range, and some exceed 10 million yen upon promotion to manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, at the partner level, some reach high incomes exceeding 20 million yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they are involved in a broad range of tasks, salary growth tends to be steady, making it easier to build a stable career<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average annual salary for management consultants is approximately 7 to 9 million yen<\/strong><\/span>. At the junior level, salaries range from around 5 to 8 million yen, but as experience is gained, many surpass 10 million yen, and some reach close to 20 million yen after around 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average salaries at foreign firms are even higher, with an environment that supports earning high income early on, and partner-level compensation can reach tens of millions of yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they are involved in the “entire management” of a company, their influence is significant, and building long-term trust tends to raise compensation levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average annual salary for financial consultants is approximately 7 to 8 million yen<\/strong><\/span>, which is high even among consulting roles. Particularly in the FAS (Financial Advisory Services) domain covering M&A and business restructuring, compensation levels are high, and it is not uncommon for salaries to grow significantly in a short period based on results.

Since performance-based pay is strongly emphasized, results are reflected even more directly than in other consulting fields. While advanced knowledge of finance and accounting is essential, that high level of expertise translates into high earnings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HR Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to jobtag from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the average annual salary for HR consultants is approximately 6 million yen<\/strong><\/span>. Salaries tend to grow steadily with age: 4 to 6 million yen in one’s 20s, 6 to 8 million yen in one’s 30s, and 8 to 10 million yen in one’s 40s.

Fields such as recruitment, training, and HR system design are relatively resilient to economic fluctuations and have stable demand. In particular, projects involving HR system reform and talent management tend to be long-term in nature, making this a role where high compensation can be earned over the long run.

Additionally, qualifications such as Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant or Career Consultant are well-regarded, and developing expertise further can be expected to boost income<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Tank Consultants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average annual salary for think tank consultants is approximately 7 to 8 million yen<\/strong><\/span>, representing a stable level. It is common to start at around 5 to 6 million yen when joining as a new graduate, and some reach 10 million yen by their 30s.

At major firms, Nomura Research Institute offers an average salary of approximately 9.8 million yen, while Mitsubishi Research Institute is also around 8.8 million yen \u2014 both reflecting a high overall standard.

As research ability and analytical skills are highly valued, developing expertise makes it easier to earn a stable high income over the long term<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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