What are the main factors that influence a Defense Consultant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Defense Consultant?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Defense Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Defense Consultant's salary?

A Defense Consultant's salary grows with experience: starting around $99,495 for beginners, reaching about $102,703 at mid-level, and approach $117,915 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Defense Consultant?

Defense Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Defense Consultant roles are District of Columbia $128,404, California $127,917, Massachusetts $126,212. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Defense Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Defense Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Insurance Defense Attorney: $184,353; Criminal Defense Lawyer: $101,695; Defense Attorney: $99,115; Criminal Defense Attorney: $94,749; Cyber Defense Analyst: $94,618.

Defense Consultant Salary in Utah

How much does a Defense Consultant make in Utah? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Defense Consultant in Utah is $111,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Defense Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,233
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,433 to $135,749
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,209

10% $81,209

50% (Median) $111,055

90% $158,233

Defense Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,749	$11,312	$2,611	$65
Average	$111,055	$9,255	$2,136	$53
25th Percentile	$95,433	$7,953	$1,835	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Defense Consultant Salaries

A Defense Consultant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Defense Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Defense Consultant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $99,495
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,565
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,703
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,026
Expert (over 8 years): $117,915

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Defense Consultant	less than 1 year	$99,495
Early Career Level Defense Consultant	1-2 years	$100,565
Mid-Level Level Defense Consultant	2-4 years	$102,703
Senior-Level Level Defense Consultant	5-8 years	$110,026
Expert Level Defense Consultant	over 8 years	$117,915

How Do Defense Consultant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Defense Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $128,404.
California: $127,917.
Massachusetts: $126,212.

District of Columbia $128,404 California $127,917 Massachusetts $126,212 Washington $125,748 New Jersey $125,702 Alaska $125,540 Connecticut $123,939 New York $123,290

Hawaii $121,214 Rhode Island $120,240 Maryland $119,579 Minnesota $118,674 Colorado $118,326 Illinois $118,210 Oregon $117,770 Delaware $117,445

New Hampshire $117,241 Virginia $116,784 Pennsylvania $115,450 Nevada $114,777 North Dakota $114,557 Michigan $114,209 Wisconsin $114,082 Vermont $113,827

Texas $113,119 Maine $113,073 Arizona $113,003 Ohio $112,922 Georgia $111,855 Indiana $111,322 Wyoming $111,217 Utah $111,055

Iowa $110,985 Kansas $110,429 Louisiana $110,266 North Carolina $110,208 Missouri $110,185 Florida $109,733 Montana $109,489 Nebraska $109,257

Kentucky $109,130 South Carolina $108,666 Tennessee $108,376 Idaho $108,260 New Mexico $107,413 Oklahoma $107,228 Alabama $106,543 South Dakota $105,395

Arkansas $104,769 West Virginia $104,433 Mississippi $103,424

Top Paying Cities for Defense Consultant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Tremonton: $110,186
Fielding: $110,248
Garland: $110,306

Tremonton, UT $110,186

Fielding, UT $110,248

Garland, UT $110,306

Grouse Creek, UT $109,931

Honeyville, UT $109,959

Hooper, UT $109,090

Howell, UT $110,020

Huntsville, UT $110,070

Hyde Park, UT $110,452

Hyrum, UT $110,126

Lewiston, UT $110,188

Logan, UT $110,321

Mantua, UT $109,478

Mendon, UT $110,186

Millville, UT $110,106

Newton, UT $110,238

Paradise, UT $109,722

Park Valley, UT $109,769

Plymouth, UT $110,098

Portage, UT $109,906

Providence, UT $110,183

Richmond, UT $110,311

Riverside, UT $110,330

Smithfield, UT $110,343

Snowville, UT $109,885

Trenton, UT $110,223

Wellsville, UT $109,897

Willard, UT $109,271

Price, UT $109,859

Aneth, UT $109,928

Blanding, UT $110,110

Bluff, UT $109,725

Castle Dale, UT $109,769

Cisco, UT $109,883

Clawson, UT $109,532

Cleveland, UT $109,665

East Carbon, UT $109,975

Elmo, UT $109,684

Emery, UT $109,320

Ferron, UT $109,509

Green River, UT $109,469

Helper, UT $109,699

Huntington, UT $109,638

Kenilworth, UT $109,664

La Sal, UT $109,950

Mexican Hat, UT $109,523

Moab, UT $110,159

Lake Powell, UT $109,181

Montezuma Creek, UT $109,928

Monticello, UT $110,008

Monument Valley, UT $109,585

Orangeville, UT $109,599

Sunnyside, UT $109,849

Thompson, UT $109,752

Wellington, UT $110,001

Provo, UT $108,179

Aurora, UT $109,703

Axtell, UT $109,643

Centerfield, UT $109,764

Chester, UT $109,605

Delta, UT $109,895

Elberta, UT $109,232

Ephraim, UT $109,824

Eureka, UT $109,567

Fairview, UT $109,381

Fayette, UT $109,592

Fillmore, UT $109,752

Fountain Green, UT $109,537

Goshen, UT $109,042

Gunnison, UT $109,762

Hinckley, UT $109,930

Holden, UT $109,703

Kanosh, UT $109,588

Leamington, UT $109,712

Levan, UT $109,507

Lynndyl, UT $109,663

Manti, UT $109,696

Mayfield, UT $109,595

Meadow, UT $109,610

Mona, UT $109,181

Moroni, UT $109,627

Mount Pleasant, UT $109,653

Nephi, UT $109,581

Oak City, UT $109,718

Payson, UT $108,908

Redmond, UT $109,720

Salem, UT $108,552

Salina, UT $109,471

Santaquin, UT $108,930

Scipio, UT $109,890

Sigurd, UT $109,584

Spanish Fork, UT $109,048

Spring City, UT $109,623

Springville, UT $108,567

Mapleton, UT $108,386

Sterling, UT $109,669

Wales, UT $109,595

Richfield, UT $109,578

Alton, UT $109,533

Annabella, UT $109,791

Antimony, UT $109,342

Beaver, UT $109,716

Beryl, UT $109,710

Bicknell, UT $109,457

Boulder, UT $109,315

Bryce Canyon, UT $109,756

Cannonville, UT $109,629

Brian Head, UT $109,566

Cedar City, UT $109,915

Central, UT $109,736

Circleville, UT $109,699

Elsinore, UT $109,858

Enterprise, UT $109,827

Escalante, UT $109,425

Garrison, UT $110,032

Glendale, UT $109,614

Glenwood, UT $109,661

Greenville, UT $109,523

Greenwich, UT $109,458

Gunlock, UT $109,654

Hanksville, UT $109,183

Hatch, UT $109,504

Henrieville, UT $109,420

Hurricane, UT $109,945

Ivins, UT $110,040

Joseph, UT $109,609

Junction, UT $109,495

Kanab, UT $109,607

Kanarraville, UT $109,729

Kingston, UT $109,634

Koosharem, UT $109,393

La Verkin, UT $110,143

Leeds, UT $109,914

Loa, UT $109,468

Lyman, UT $109,278

Marysvale, UT $109,452

Milford, UT $109,641

Minersville, UT $109,737

Modena, UT $109,475

Monroe, UT $109,689

Mount Carmel, UT $109,525

Newcastle, UT $109,730

New Harmony, UT $109,844

Orderville, UT $109,634

Panguitch, UT $109,549

Paragonah, UT $109,544

Parowan, UT $109,773

Duck Creek Village, UT $109,563

Rockville, UT $109,780

Bryce, UT $109,443

Santa Clara, UT $110,150

Sevier, UT $109,421

Springdale, UT $109,621

Saint George, UT $110,141

Summit, UT $109,918

Teasdale, UT $109,353

Toquerville, UT $109,925

Torrey, UT $109,190

Tropic, UT $109,748

Virgin, UT $109,634

Washington, UT $110,100

Pine Valley, UT $109,671

Veyo, UT $109,908

Dammeron Valley, UT $109,866

Hildale, UT $110,028

Altamont, UT $110,120

Altonah, UT $110,005

American Fork, UT $111,119

Alpine, UT $111,439

Eagle Mountain, UT $109,711

Draper, UT $111,867

Bingham Canyon, UT $112,717

Duchesne, UT $109,877

Ogden, UT $108,944

Bear River City, UT $109,868

Brigham City, UT $109,751

Cache Junction, UT $110,045

Clarkston, UT $110,099

Collinston, UT $110,299

Corinne, UT $110,195

Cornish, UT $110,064

Deweyville, UT $110,136

Eden, UT $109,196

Bluebell, UT $110,088

Bonanza, UT $110,046

South Jordan, UT $112,671

Bountiful, UT $113,371

Cedar Valley, UT $110,039

Centerville, UT $112,845

Clearfield, UT $109,249

Coalville, UT $111,725

Croydon, UT $110,913

Dugway, UT $110,527

Dutch John, UT $110,090

Echo, UT $111,838

Farmington, UT $112,176

Fort Duchesne, UT $110,056

Fruitland, UT $109,784

Garden City, UT $110,059

Grantsville, UT $110,631

Hanna, UT $110,049

Heber City, UT $110,812

Henefer, UT $112,043

Ibapah, UT $110,137

Jensen, UT $109,995

Kamas, UT $111,712

Kaysville, UT $111,027

Laketown, UT $109,998

Lapoint, UT $110,020

Layton, UT $109,912

Lindon, UT $108,495

Lehi, UT $110,178

Magna, UT $113,124

Saratoga Springs, UT $109,009

Manila, UT $110,240

Midvale, UT $113,314

Midway, UT $112,776

Morgan, UT $111,738

Mountain Home, UT $110,010

Myton, UT $109,941

Neola, UT $110,101

North Salt Lake, UT $113,448

Oakley, UT $112,237

Hill Afb, UT $109,198

Orem, UT $108,274

Park City, UT $113,722

Peoa, UT $112,981

Pleasant Grove, UT $109,072

Randlett, UT $109,902

Randolph, UT $110,137

Riverton, UT $111,941

Roosevelt, UT $110,148

Roy, UT $108,987

Rush Valley, UT $110,725

Sandy, UT $113,010

Stockton, UT $110,869

Tabiona, UT $109,941

Talmage, UT $109,996

Tooele, UT $112,049

Syracuse, UT $110,052

Tridell, UT $110,147

Vernal, UT $110,122

Vernon, UT $109,767

West Jordan, UT $113,010

Wallsburg, UT $110,095

Wendover, UT $110,387

Whiterocks, UT $109,963

Woodruff, UT $110,107

Woods Cross, UT $113,258

Herriman, UT $111,878

Salt Lake City, UT $113,490

Defense Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Defense Consultant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Defense Consultant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Defense Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Defense Consultant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$122,160	$59.0	10%

Defense Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Defense Consultant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$95,433

Average $111,055/year

$135,749

$7,953

Average $9,255/month

$11,312

$1,835

Average $2,136/week

$2,611

$46

Average $53/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,749	$11,312	$2,611	$65
Average	$111,055	$9,255	$2,136	$53
25th Percentile	$95,433	$7,953	$1,835	$46

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