Travel Requirements of ConsultantsThat requires direct engagement with the client and their team. And that means the consultant needs to be wherever the client is. The client can be in the same city, a different city, or even a different country.
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Travel Pay for Non-ExemptIf the Consultant is traveling during normal work hours (9-5, M-F) they will be paid their regular rate. However, if the worker is traveling on nights and weekends, the Consultant will be compensated at the minimum wage rate per the location in which they reside.
For a large firm with a global model, typically, you are spending around 80% of the time travelling, and the other 20% of the time you are in your office, “on the beach” or “on the bench”, where you are doing knowledge development or helping with business development.
Most consultants who travel more than I do bill for travel time. Some bill at their full hourly rate and some bill at half their hourly rate. There is usually a cap of 8-10 hours a day even if your travel takes longer.
How much does a Travel Consultant make? The average Travel Consultant salary is $63,493 as of September 25, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $56,231 and $69,769.
If you want this to be a six-figure income career for you, then you need to invest in yourself. This may include things like education, FAM trips, marketing, websites, associated costs to branding, a CRM or a travel agent portal to manage your business. Many host agencies will even provide some of these tools for you.