Summary
Rankings Methodology: Our consulting firm rankings are built using a qualitative and research-driven methodology designed to capture how firms differ from a candidate and client perspective. Information was synthesized across multiple dimensions, including but not limited to overall market positioning, core industry and functional strengths, typical project work, client profile, geographic footprint, and reputation within the consulting ecosystem. For more information, please read out methodology section at the bottom of the page.
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Top firms
Compensation
Alvarez & Marsal
$129,000
Bain & Company
$112,000
McKinsey & Company
$112,000
Top firms
Work-Life Balance
Capital One Strategy Group
AlixPartners
Cornerstone Research
Top firms
Under 1,000 Employees
OC&C Strategy Consultants
Capital One Strategy Group
NERA Economic Consulting
Top firms
Prestige
McKinsey & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Bain & Company
Top firms
Technology and AI
PwC Strategy&
Accenture
EY-Parthenon
Top firms
Private Equity and M&A
EY-Parthenon
OC&C Strategy Consultants
Deloitte
Top Consulting Firms
Overall Ranking, Strategy and Management Consulting
Rank
#
1
Oliver Wyman
A strategy consulting firm with strong expertise in financial services, risk management, and digital transformation.
Email Format:
first.last@oliverwyman.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~7,000
Office Count:
~60
Base Salary:
$110,000
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Rank
#
1
Oliver Wyman
A strategy consulting firm with strong expertise in financial services, risk management, and digital transformation.
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~7,000
Office Count:
~60
Base Salary (undergrad):
$110,000
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Email Format:
first.last@oliverwyman.com
Rank
#
2
McKinsey & Company
A top-tier strategy consulting firm (MBB) offering high-impact advisory services across industries and functions.
Email Format:
first_last@mckinsey.com
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Firm Tier:
MBB
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~45,000
Office Count:
~130
Base Salary:
$112,000
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Rank
#
2
McKinsey & Company
A top-tier strategy consulting firm (MBB) offering high-impact advisory services across industries and functions.
Firm Tier:
MBB
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~45,000
Office Count:
~130
Base Salary (undergrad):
$112,000
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Email Format:
first_last@mckinsey.com
Rank
#
3
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Global strategy consulting leader known for innovation and impact.
Email Format:
firstname.lastname@bcg.com
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Firm Tier:
MBB
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~25,000
Office Count:
~90
Base Salary:
$110,000
Headquarters:
Boston, MA
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Rank
#
3
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Global strategy consulting leader known for innovation and impact.
Firm Tier:
MBB
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~25,000
Office Count:
~90
Base Salary (undergrad):
$110,000
Headquarters:
Boston, MA
Email Format:
firstname.lastname@bcg.com
Rank
#
4
Alvarez & Marsal
Known for restructuring and performance improvement, A&M specializes in turnaround management and operational consulting.
Email Format:
[first_initial][last]@alvarezandmarsal.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~7,500
Office Count:
~80
Base Salary:
$129,000
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Rank
#
4
Alvarez & Marsal
Known for restructuring and performance improvement, A&M specializes in turnaround management and operational consulting.
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~7,500
Office Count:
~80
Base Salary (undergrad):
$129,000
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Email Format:
[first_initial][last]@alvarezandmarsal.com
Rank
#
5
Bain & Company
Global top-tier strategy consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@bain.com
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Firm Tier:
MBB
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~18,000
Office Count:
65+
Base Salary:
~$112,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Rank
#
5
Bain & Company
Global top-tier strategy consulting firm
Firm Tier:
MBB
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~18,000
Office Count:
65+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$112,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@bain.com
Rank
#
6
OC&C Strategy Consultants
A strategy-focused consultancy specializing in retail, consumer goods, media, and private equity advisory.
Email Format:
first.last@occstrategy.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
~15
Base Salary:
$110,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Rank
#
6
OC&C Strategy Consultants
A strategy-focused consultancy specializing in retail, consumer goods, media, and private equity advisory.
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
~15
Base Salary (undergrad):
$110,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@occstrategy.com
Rank
#
7
PwC Strategy&
Strategy consulting arm of PwC
Email Format:
first.last@strategyand.pwc.com
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Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~4,000
Office Count:
60+
Base Salary:
~$105,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
7
PwC Strategy&
Strategy consulting arm of PwC
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~4,000
Office Count:
60+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$105,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@strategyand.pwc.com
Rank
#
8
Capital One Strategy Group
Internal strategy and analytics arm of Capital One
Email Format:
first.last@capitalone.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
McLean, US
Rank
#
8
Capital One Strategy Group
Internal strategy and analytics arm of Capital One
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
McLean, US
Email Format:
first.last@capitalone.com
Rank
#
9
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~9,000
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary:
~$105,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Rank
#
9
EY-Parthenon
Strategy consulting arm of EY
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~9,000
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$105,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@parthenon.ey.com
Rank
#
10
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~5,700
Office Count:
40+
Base Salary:
~$100,000
Headquarters:
Chicago, US
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Rank
#
10
Kearney
Global management consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~5,700
Office Count:
40+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$100,000
Headquarters:
Chicago, US
Email Format:
first.last@kearney.com
Rank
#
11
AlixPartners
Turnaround, restructuring, and performance improvement consultancy
Email Format:
first.last@alixpartners.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~3,000
Office Count:
~25
Base Salary:
$110,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
11
AlixPartners
Turnaround, restructuring, and performance improvement consultancy
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~3,000
Office Count:
~25
Base Salary (undergrad):
$110,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@alixpartners.com
Rank
#
12
L.E.K. Consulting
Strategy consulting firm with strong CDD focus
Email Format:
first.last@lek.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~2,000
Office Count:
20+
Base Salary:
~$110,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
12
L.E.K. Consulting
Strategy consulting firm with strong CDD focus
Firm Tier:
Tier 1
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~2,000
Office Count:
20+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$110,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@lek.com
Rank
#
13
Analysis Group
Economic consulting firm focused on high-profile litigation and data analysis
Email Format:
first.last@analysisgroup.com
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Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~1,500
Office Count:
~15
Base Salary:
~$92,500
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
13
Analysis Group
Economic consulting firm focused on high-profile litigation and data analysis
Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~1,500
Office Count:
~15
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$92,500
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@analysisgroup.com
Rank
#
14
Deloitte
Global professional services firm across consulting, audit, and tax
Email Format:
first.last@deloitte.com
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Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~450,000
Office Count:
150+
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
14
Deloitte
Global professional services firm across consulting, audit, and tax
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~450,000
Office Count:
150+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@deloitte.com
Rank
#
15
NERA Economic Consulting
Economic consulting firm focused on litigation and regulation
Email Format:
first.last@nera.com
View company page
Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary:
~$100,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
15
NERA Economic Consulting
Economic consulting firm focused on litigation and regulation
Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$100,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@nera.com
Rank
#
16
EY
A Big 4 firm offering consulting, audit, tax, and transaction services, with a focus on digital transformation and strategy.
Email Format:
first.last@ey.com
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Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~395,000
Office Count:
~700
Base Salary:
$80,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Rank
#
16
EY
A Big 4 firm offering consulting, audit, tax, and transaction services, with a focus on digital transformation and strategy.
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~395,000
Office Count:
~700
Base Salary (undergrad):
$80,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@ey.com
Rank
#
17
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~365,000
Office Count:
150+
Base Salary:
~$80,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
17
PwC
Global professional services firm
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~365,000
Office Count:
150+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$80,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@pwc.com
Rank
#
18
Cornerstone Research
Economic consulting firm focused on litigation
Email Format:
first.last@cornerstone.com
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Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~700
Office Count:
~9
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
18
Cornerstone Research
Economic consulting firm focused on litigation
Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~700
Office Count:
~9
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@cornerstone.com
Rank
#
19
Brattle Group
Economic consulting firm focused on litigation support
Email Format:
first.last@brattle.com
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Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~600
Office Count:
10+
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
19
Brattle Group
Economic consulting firm focused on litigation support
Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~600
Office Count:
10+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@brattle.com
Rank
#
20
Booz Allen Hamilton
Management and technology consulting focused on government and defense
Email Format:
first.last@bah.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~35,000
Office Count:
30+
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
McLean, US
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Rank
#
20
Booz Allen Hamilton
Management and technology consulting focused on government and defense
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~35,000
Office Count:
30+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
McLean, US
Email Format:
first.last@bah.com
Rank
#
21
Arthur D. Little
Strategy consultancy with strong engineering and innovation roots
Email Format:
first.last@adlittle.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~1,500
Office Count:
20+
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Brussels, BE
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Rank
#
21
Arthur D. Little
Strategy consultancy with strong engineering and innovation roots
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~1,500
Office Count:
20+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Brussels, BE
Email Format:
first.last@adlittle.com
Rank
#
22
Advancy
Strategy consultancy focused on growth, innovation, and transformation
Email Format:
first.last@advancy.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~300
Office Count:
~15
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Paris, FR
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Rank
#
22
Advancy
Strategy consultancy focused on growth, innovation, and transformation
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~300
Office Count:
~15
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Paris, FR
Email Format:
first.last@advancy.com
Rank
#
23
Accenture
Global professional services firm spanning strategy, technology, and operations
Email Format:
first.last@accenture.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~740,000
Office Count:
~200
Base Salary:
$78,000
Headquarters:
Dublin, IE
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Rank
#
23
Accenture
Global professional services firm spanning strategy, technology, and operations
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~740,000
Office Count:
~200
Base Salary (undergrad):
$78,000
Headquarters:
Dublin, IE
Email Format:
first.last@accenture.com
Rank
#
24
FTI Consulting
Global advisory firm focused on disputes and transactions
Email Format:
first.last@fticonsulting.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~8,000
Office Count:
30+
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Washington, DC, US
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Rank
#
24
FTI Consulting
Global advisory firm focused on disputes and transactions
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~8,000
Office Count:
30+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Washington, DC, US
Email Format:
first.last@fticonsulting.com
Rank
#
25
Guidehouse
Advisory firm serving government and commercial clients
Email Format:
first.last@guidehouse.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~18,000
Office Count:
50+
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
Tysons, US
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Rank
#
25
Guidehouse
Advisory firm serving government and commercial clients
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~18,000
Office Count:
50+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
Tysons, US
Email Format:
first.last@guidehouse.com
Rank
#
26
ZS Associates
Consulting firm focused on healthcare and analytics
Email Format:
first.last@zs.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~13,000
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary:
~$95,000
Headquarters:
Evanston, US
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Rank
#
26
ZS Associates
Consulting firm focused on healthcare and analytics
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~13,000
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$95,000
Headquarters:
Evanston, US
Email Format:
first.last@zs.com
Rank
#
27
The Bridgespan Group
Nonprofit and social sector strategy consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@bridgespan.org
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~6
Base Salary:
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
27
The Bridgespan Group
Nonprofit and social sector strategy consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~6
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@bridgespan.org
Rank
#
28
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~265,000
Office Count:
140+
Base Salary:
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Amstelveen, NL
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Rank
#
28
KPMG
Global professional services firm
Firm Tier:
Big 4
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~265,000
Office Count:
140+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Amstelveen, NL
Email Format:
first.last@kpmg.com
Rank
#
29
CIL Management Consultants
Global strategy consulting firm focused on growth and CDD
Email Format:
first.last@cil.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~250
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$105,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
29
CIL Management Consultants
Global strategy consulting firm focused on growth and CDD
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~250
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$105,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@cil.com
Rank
#
30
Bates White
Economic consulting firm specializing in litigation and regulation
Email Format:
first.last@bateswhite.com
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Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~3
Base Salary:
~$105,000
Headquarters:
Washington, DC, US
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Rank
#
30
Bates White
Economic consulting firm specializing in litigation and regulation
Firm Tier:
Economic Consulting
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~3
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$105,000
Headquarters:
Washington, DC, US
Email Format:
first.last@bateswhite.com
Rank
#
31
Applied Value Group
Boutique global management consulting firm focused on value creation
Email Format:
first.last@appliedvaluegroup.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~150
Office Count:
~4
Base Salary:
~$105,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
31
Applied Value Group
Boutique global management consulting firm focused on value creation
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~150
Office Count:
~4
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$105,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@appliedvaluegroup.com
Rank
#
32
Altman Solon
Strategy consultancy specializing in telecom, media, and technology
Email Format:
first.last@altmansolon.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~400
Office Count:
~12
Base Salary:
~$100,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
32
Altman Solon
Strategy consultancy specializing in telecom, media, and technology
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~400
Office Count:
~12
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$100,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@altmansolon.com
Rank
#
33
Huron Consulting
Management consulting focused on healthcare and education
Email Format:
first.last@huronconsultinggroup.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~3,750
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Chicago, US
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Rank
#
33
Huron Consulting
Management consulting focused on healthcare and education
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~3,750
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Chicago, US
Email Format:
first.last@huronconsultinggroup.com
Rank
#
34
Partners in Performance
Operations and performance improvement consultancy
Email Format:
first.last@partnersinperformance.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
~20
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
34
Partners in Performance
Operations and performance improvement consultancy
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~1,000
Office Count:
~20
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@partnersinperformance.com
Rank
#
35
Teneo
Global CEO advisory and strategic communications firm
Email Format:
first.last@teneo.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~2,500
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
35
Teneo
Global CEO advisory and strategic communications firm
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~2,500
Office Count:
25+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@teneo.com
Rank
#
36
Stax
Strategy consulting firm focused on pricing and growth
Email Format:
first.last@stax.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~250
Office Count:
~5
Base Salary:
~$95,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
36
Stax
Strategy consulting firm focused on pricing and growth
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~250
Office Count:
~5
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$95,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@stax.com
Rank
#
37
The Keystone Group
Operations and implementation consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@keystoneconsult.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~150
Office Count:
3
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
US
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Rank
#
37
The Keystone Group
Operations and implementation consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~150
Office Count:
3
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
US
Email Format:
first.last@keystoneconsult.com
Rank
#
38
SSA & Company
Strategy and operations consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@ssaandcompany.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~200
Office Count:
~5
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
38
SSA & Company
Strategy and operations consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~200
Office Count:
~5
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@ssaandcompany.com
Rank
#
39
IQVIA Consulting Services
Life sciences and healthcare consulting arm of IQVIA
Email Format:
first.last@iqvia.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~85,000
Office Count:
50+
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Durham, US
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Rank
#
39
IQVIA Consulting Services
Life sciences and healthcare consulting arm of IQVIA
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~85,000
Office Count:
50+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Durham, US
Email Format:
first.last@iqvia.com
Rank
#
40
Investor Group Services
Strategy and financial advisory firm
Email Format:
first.last@igsllc.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~100
Office Count:
3
Base Salary:
~$95,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
40
Investor Group Services
Strategy and financial advisory firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~100
Office Count:
3
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$95,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@igsllc.com
Rank
#
41
Insight Sourcing Group
Procurement and sourcing advisory firm
Email Format:
first.last@insightsourcing.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~200
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
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Rank
#
41
Insight Sourcing Group
Procurement and sourcing advisory firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~200
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Boston, US
Email Format:
first.last@insightsourcing.com
Rank
#
42
Capgemini
Global consulting and technology services firm
Email Format:
first.last@capgemini.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~350,000
Office Count:
50+
Base Salary:
~$75,000
Headquarters:
Paris, FR
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Rank
#
42
Capgemini
Global consulting and technology services firm
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~350,000
Office Count:
50+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$75,000
Headquarters:
Paris, FR
Email Format:
first.last@capgemini.com
Rank
#
43
Avencore
Operations and performance consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@avencore.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~400
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Paris, FR
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Rank
#
43
Avencore
Operations and performance consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~400
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$80,000
Headquarters:
Paris, FR
Email Format:
first.last@avencore.com
Rank
#
44
American Express
Global financial services company with internal strategy and analytics roles
Email Format:
first.last@aexp.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~80,000
Office Count:
100+
Base Salary:
~$75,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
44
American Express
Global financial services company with internal strategy and analytics roles
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Large
Employee Count:
~80,000
Office Count:
100+
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$75,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@aexp.com
Rank
#
45
Capco
Financial services and technology consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@capco.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~6,500
Office Count:
~30
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
45
Capco
Financial services and technology consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Mid-sized
Employee Count:
~6,500
Office Count:
~30
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@capco.com
Rank
#
46
Porche Consulting
Boutique strategy and operations consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@porcheconsulting.com
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Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~900
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$85,000
Headquarters:
US
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Rank
#
46
Porche Consulting
Boutique strategy and operations consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Tier 2
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~900
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$85,000
Headquarters:
US
Email Format:
first.last@porcheconsulting.com
Rank
#
47
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Austin, US
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Rank
#
47
Riveron
Financial advisory and consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Austin, US
Email Format:
first.last@riveron.com
Rank
#
48
The Alexander Group
Revenue growth and sales strategy consultancy
Email Format:
first.last@alexandergroup.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~300
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Nashville, US
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Rank
#
48
The Alexander Group
Revenue growth and sales strategy consultancy
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~300
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
Nashville, US
Email Format:
first.last@alexandergroup.com
Rank
#
49
Efficio Consulting
Operations and procurement consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@efficioconsulting.com
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Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
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Rank
#
49
Efficio Consulting
Operations and procurement consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~500
Office Count:
~10
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
London, UK
Email Format:
first.last@efficioconsulting.com
Rank
#
50
Reference Point
Financial services consulting firm
Email Format:
first.last@referencepoint.com
View company page
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~200
Office Count:
Boutique
Base Salary:
~$90,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
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Rank
#
50
Reference Point
Financial services consulting firm
Firm Tier:
Boutique
Size:
Boutique
Employee Count:
~200
Office Count:
Boutique
Base Salary (undergrad):
~$90,000
Headquarters:
New York, US
Email Format:
first.last@referencepoint.com
Methodology
Our consulting firm rankings are built using a qualitative and research-driven methodology designed to capture how firms differ from a candidate and client perspective. Information was synthesized across multiple dimensions, including the following criteria:
- Overall market positioning
- Core industry and functional strengths
- Typical project work (strategy, implementation, due dilligence, etc)
- Client profile (F500, PE, etc)
- Geographic footprint (scale of firm presence and project opportunities)
- Reputation and prestige
While this ranking is helpful for building a high-level understanding of how different firms compare and where they tend to compete, it should not be treated as a definitive or universal answer. Consulting experiences vary meaningfully based on factors such as team composition, office location, industry exposure, deal flow, and firm culture, all of which may matter differently to different candidates. We therefore encourage you to use this ranking as a starting point and to develop your own personalized list of firms based on the criteria that matter most to you.
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