US consulting market projected to reach $197.71bn by 2034
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Updated · marketdataforecast.com · May 11
US consulting market projected to reach $197.71bn by 2034
9 articles · Updated · marketdataforecast.com · May 11
The market was valued at $127.12bn in 2025 and is expected to rise to $133.51bn in 2026, with growth forecast at a 5.03% compound annual rate.
Demand is being driven by digital transformation, AI, cloud adoption and regulatory complexity, while operations consulting led in 2025 and technology consulting is expected to grow fastest.
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US Consulting Market Outlook 2026–2034: Navigating AI, Talent Shortages, and Sustainability for $490B Growth
Overview
The US consulting market is a dynamic and robust sector, showing steady growth with projections from Mordor Intelligence estimating the market size to reach USD 388.74 billion in 2026, up from USD 371.04 billion in 2025. Looking further ahead, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.77% to USD 490.67 billion by 2031, while Market Data Forecast suggests a slightly higher CAGR of 5.03% for 2026 to 2034. North America, especially the US, holds the largest market share, highlighting the region's leading role in the global consulting industry.