For example, the firm has a year 2000 program that was designed to meet various clients' year 2000 issues. The manager of the entire program, as well as the project managers, are better compensated than a consultant without management responsibilities. But there are some in-demand technology skill areas that consulting companies will pay more to get, Sardis says. Or you could be a business analyst with a specific application expertise, he says. The third way to earn more relies on your firm's payment policy.
Some consultants earn more simply by working more hours.
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