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Security Consultants

Earnings

Earnings for security consultants vary greatly depending on the consultant's training and experience. Indeed.com reported that security consultants had an average salary of $108,040 in December 2020. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that security management consultants averaged $73,570 per year in May 2019. Experienced consultants may earn up to $220,000 per year or more. Many consultants work on a per-project or contract basis and may be paid with rates of up to $150 per hour or $25,000 per month.

Depending on their employers, most security consultants receive benefits such as vacation and sick time as well as holidays and medical and dental insurance. Self-employed workers must provide their own benefits.

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