PRICE GUIDE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · 2026–2027
Business Consultant cost in the UK
£350–£1,400 per day. Typically £680.
A business consultant costs £350–£1,400 per day in the UK, with about £680 the average day rate. Generalists with a few years' experience are cheapest; senior specialists in strategy, finance or turnaround work charge the most, and London consultants run higher.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a business consultant cost in the UK?
| Low end | £350 | a generalist with a few years' experience |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £680 | what most people pay |
| High end | £1,400 | a senior turnaround specialist in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the accountants, solicitors and professional firms near you.
What moves the price
- Experience and specialism — senior consultants with a strong track record charge far more per day
- Type of project — strategy and turnaround work cost more than process or marketing reviews
- Day rate or project fee — a fixed fee can cap the cost of a defined business project
- Location — business consultants in London charge more than the national average
- Length of engagement — a longer consultant assignment often brings a lower day rate
- VAT — most established consultants are VAT-registered and add 20% to the day rate
Professional services prices in the UK are up 12% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Other services n.e.c., to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical business consultant would have cost about £890 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7FR →
WHAT YOU GET
What a business consultant booking includes
Takes: From a single day's review to several months of part-time support. Not included: Accountancy, legal advice and recruitment are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common business consultant jobs
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How to pay less
- Agree a fixed project fee with the business consultant for a clearly defined scope
- Check whether your local Growth Hub offers free or subsidised business support first
- Prepare accounts and key figures in advance so the paid consultant days are spent on solutions
Before you book
- Ask the business consultant for case studies and references from similar firms
- Agree the scope, deliverables and day rate in a written proposal
- Check whether the consultant's day rate includes VAT and expenses
- Check the business consultant agreement covers confidentiality for anything you share about the business
Business Consultant cost: questions people ask
£350–£1,400 per day, with about £680 the average. Generalists cost the least; senior specialists in strategy or turnaround work cost the most.
From a single day's review to several months of part-time support, depending on the problem.
Some, yes. Growth Hubs in England and the equivalent bodies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland offer free advice and signposting.
A fixed fee suits a clear, defined project. A day rate suits open-ended support where the scope may change.
Accountancy, legal advice and recruitment are separate professions, though a consultant may work alongside them.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, worked out from published UK consultant rate guides. They give a national range, not a quote.
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