Operations Consultant Contractor Day Rates 2026
Median day rates and interquartile range for Operations Consultant contractors across 5 markets. Based on 2,996+ job postings. Updated 2026-06-04.
Operations consultants deliver process improvement, lean transformation, and supply chain optimisation across manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. Demand is strongest during post-merger integration, cost reduction programmes, and operational technology transformation, where speed and objectivity matter. Contractors with Six Sigma, lean, or Prince2 credentials and sector-specific experience command the highest rates in this market.
| Market | Currency | Median day rate | Typical range (p25-p75) | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | GBP | £260 | £192 - £318 | 542 |
| 🇺🇸United States | USD | $554 | $353 - $636 | 2,420 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | AUD | A$557 | A$402 - A$636 | 34 |
Methodology
Day rates are calculated from annual salary data sourced via the Adzuna Jobs API. Annual salaries are converted to daily rates using 220 working days per year. The median (p50), p25, and p75 are derived from the salary histogram distribution. Only markets with 10 or more data points are shown.
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