Senior-Level

Senior Outplacement Consultant

Senior outplacement consultants handle the more substantive transition work — typically with senior-level clients, complex situations, or program leadership.

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Job markets for Senior Outplacement Consultants
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Senior Outplacement Consultant

A typical day mixes deep coaching sessions — strategic career conversations with executives or specialized professionals — with program management including team leadership.

Collaboration involves clients, employer-paying companies, and recruiters. What's harder than expected is the emotional dimension at depth — senior client transitions hit harder, and the work requires both strategic and emotional support.

Those who thrive tend to be deeply experienced, patient, and skilled at navigating complex career situations. If you've built coaching depth, the role often feels meaningful.

RelationshipsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionModerate
IndependenceModerate
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Senior Outplacement Consultants (SOC 13-1071.00, 21-1012.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$44K–$127K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.3M
U.S. Employment
+4.85%
10yr Growth
113K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$65K$63K$60K$57K$55K201920202021202220232024$55K$65K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

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O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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