McKinsey & Company salaries by job title (2026)
McKinsey & Company filed 447 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $192,000, and the middle half of offers fall between $125,000 and $200,000.
McKinsey & Company base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (Management Consultant) | $192,000 | $192,000 – $192,000 | 72 |
| Engagement Manager (Management Consultant) | $200,000 | $200,000 – $200,000 | 61 |
| Senior Business Analyst (Management Consultant) | $112,000 | $112,000 – $112,000 | 50 |
| Associate Partner (Management Consultant) | $243,000 | $243,000 – $243,000 | 30 |
| Business Analyst (Management Consultant) | $112,000 | $112,000 – $112,000 | 25 |
| Senior Analyst | $135,000 | $135,000 – $140,000 | 13 |
| Data Engineer II | $150,000 | $146,050 – $151,150 | 11 |
| Senior Software Engineer I | $180,000 | $177,650 – $190,500 | 11 |
| Specialist | $203,000 | $200,000 – $206,750 | 10 |
| Software Engineer II | $160,300 | $152,700 – $164,500 | 7 |
| Sr. Software Delivery Analyst | $114,294 | $111,022 – $119,900 | 6 |
| Expert | $235,000 | $227,000 – $238,000 | 5 |
| Knowledge Specialist | $150,500 | $150,500 – $164,000 | 5 |
| Partner | $275,000 | $275,000 – $275,000 | 5 |
| Senior Data Engineer I | $184,500 | $180,000 – $184,500 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $192,000 | 79 |
| Boston, MA | $183,200 | 47 |
| Chicago, IL | $180,000 | 41 |
| Atlanta, GA | $172,300 | 33 |
| Dallas, TX | $179,500 | 22 |
| Houston, TX | $147,000 | 21 |
| Newark, NJ | $192,000 | 20 |
| Redwood City, CA | $195,900 | 16 |
| Washington, DC | $196,000 | 16 |
| San Francisco, CA | $200,000 | 15 |
Take-home pay
Most of McKinsey & Company's filings are for jobs in New York. There, the median base of $192,000 leaves about $132,232 a year, or $11,019 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. Use the New York paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 26% |
| II: Qualified | 33% |
| III: Experienced | 22% |
| IV: Fully competent | 19% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $192,000 | 284 |
| Data Scientists | $180,000 | 57 |
| Software Developers | $180,000 | 30 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $150,500 | 13 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $135,000 | 8 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $194,000 | 5 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at McKinsey & Company?
The median base salary in McKinsey & Company's 447 certified H-1B filings is $192,000 a year, and the middle half fall between $125,000 and $200,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Associate (Management Consultant) at McKinsey & Company make?
The median base salary for Associate (Management Consultant) is $192,000 across 72 filings (middle 50%: $192,000 – $192,000).
Where does McKinsey & Company pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary at $200,000.
What is $192,000 after tax in New York?
About $132,232 a year ($11,019 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and New York taxes.