Consulting jobs provide opportunities to build both general and specialized skills and develop at all stages of a worker’s professional career. Requirements vary widely by industry, with workers being compensated more for higher education and specialization. Additionally, workers have the opportunity to expand their professional network and undergo continuous on-the-job training to upskill and meet evolving client requirements.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Associate in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $145,985, Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,536, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $106,291, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $104,441, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $85,109.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Lead Associate are Fannie Mae, UBS, and Kroll.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Associate salaries
The average salary for Lead Associate is $103,858 per year or $50 per hour, with top earners making up to $190,059 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $77,893 (25th percentile) to $145,401 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2529 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Associate employees.
The highest salary for Lead Associate is $145,401 per year, $12,117 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Associate is $77,893 per year, $6,491 per month or $37 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $68,106 per year (estimate) and goes up to $458,218 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Virginia Tech
Cardinal Health
Curinos
TowneBank
Quest Global