Good day,
if you dont mind I would like to know how are the firms ranked in the middle east, I mostly care about compensation but also about projects and their prestige
if it is possible also to provide a ballpark for the salaries
Thank you
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As someone who actually works in ME, I've been consulting for over 5 years now. with no due respect, your article is pure bullshit
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Hi there,
By now, Perplexity or ChatGPT can give you a great answer on these and quicker. Let us know if you have any specific questions that we can help with.
I would also encourage you to start networking with consultants from the ME. You will get a qualitative understanding from them of what the industry is like and what their perception of the day-to-day job is. Aim especially to speak with new joiners (<1.5 y of tenure).
This guide will explain how you can get in touch with them:
Best,
Cristian
Prestige: McKinsey and BCG, with the latter paying more, Bain is much smaller in the region and tends to focus on Financial Services / Investments projects.
Pay: anecdotal, but pay is higher at BA/Associate level at Tier 2 consulting firms than at McKinsey (e.g., Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&). It otherwise balances out at EM/AP level, then swings to higher partner pay at MBB.
Based on anecdotal experience as of May 2025
Hi there,
You can find two articles with rankings for prestige and salaries in the Middle East below (please note the data is from a few years ago):
▶Top Consulting Salaries in the Middle East
▶Top 15 Consulting Firms by Revenues and Prestige
Good luck!
Francesco
Hey there!
In the Middle East, MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) are top in prestige, projects, and pay. Strategy&, Oliver Wyman, and Kearney follow closely. Bain and BCG pay slightly more than McKinsey on average. Total comp for consultants is around $120k–220k, tax-free. Big 4 pay less, usually $100k–140k.
Let me know if you want firm-by-firm details!
Best,
Alessa
Hi there,
Glassdoor and Payscale may help as well.
Good luck!
Mari
Other coaches have already given you good answers. I’d recommend speaking with current consultants to get a sense for the culture at each firm as well.
