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Earnings

Earnings for security consultants vary greatly depending on the consultant's training and experience. ZipRecruiter.com reports that security consultants had average salaries of $105,893 in 2025. Earnings ranged from $21,008 to $226,491 or more. Fifty percent of security consultants earned between $51,500 and $132,496.

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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