Consulting Fee Calculator
Price your consulting services confidently with this comprehensive calculator. Whether you're a management consultant, business advisor, or technical expert, factor in your expertise level, engagement type (hourly, project, retainer), industry specialization, and deliverables. Generate professional quotes that reflect the value you deliver. Perfect for independent consultants, consulting firms, and businesses budgeting for advisory services.
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export function consultingFeeCalculator(form: FormTs) {
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
computedValue: () => 'Consulting Fee Calculator',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1.5rem', 'font-weight': '600', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20 });
// Consulting Type Section
const typeSection = form.addSubform('type', { title: '💼 Consulting Type' });
typeSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('specialty', {
label: 'Consulting Specialty',
options: [
{ id: 'management', name: 'Management Consulting' },
{ id: 'strategy', name: 'Strategy Consulting' },
{ id: 'operations', name: 'Operations Consulting' },
{ id: 'hr', name: 'HR / Organizational' },
{ id: 'financial', name: 'Financial Advisory' },
{ id: 'marketing', name: 'Marketing / Brand Consulting' },
{ id: 'it', name: 'IT / Technology Consulting' },
{ id: 'legal', name: 'Legal Consulting' },
{ id: 'healthcare', name: 'Healthcare Consulting' },
{ id: 'sustainability', name: 'Sustainability / ESG' }
],
defaultValue: 'management',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('industry', {
label: 'Client Industry',
options: [
{ id: 'general', name: 'General / Multiple' },
{ id: 'technology', name: 'Technology / SaaS' },
{ id: 'finance', name: 'Financial Services' },
{ id: 'healthcare', name: 'Healthcare' },
{ id: 'manufacturing', name: 'Manufacturing' },
{ id: 'retail', name: 'Retail / E-commerce' },
{ id: 'energy', name: 'Energy / Utilities' },
{ id: 'government', name: 'Government / Public Sector' },
{ id: 'nonprofit', name: 'Non-profit' }
],
defaultValue: 'general',
tooltip: 'Industry specialization affects rates'
}, '1fr');
});
// Expertise Section
const expertiseSection = form.addSubform('expertise', { title: '⭐ Expertise Level' });
expertiseSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('level', {
label: 'Experience Level',
options: [
{ id: 'junior', name: 'Junior Consultant (1-3 years)' },
{ id: 'mid', name: 'Consultant (4-7 years)' },
{ id: 'senior', name: 'Senior Consultant (8-15 years)' },
{ id: 'principal', name: 'Principal / Partner (15+ years)' }
],
defaultValue: 'senior',
isRequired: true
});
});
expertiseSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('firmType', {
label: 'Consultant Type',
options: [
{ id: 'independent', name: 'Independent Consultant' },
{ id: 'boutique', name: 'Boutique Firm' },
{ id: 'mid-size', name: 'Mid-size Firm' },
{ id: 'big4', name: 'Big 4 / Top Tier Firm' }
],
defaultValue: 'independent',
tooltip: 'Firm type affects market rates'
});
});
// Engagement Section
const engagementSection = form.addSubform('engagement', { title: '📋 Engagement Details' });
engagementSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('engagementType', {
label: 'Engagement Type',
options: [
{ id: 'hourly', name: 'Hourly Advisory' },
{ id: 'daily', name: 'Daily Rate' },
{ id: 'project', name: 'Fixed Project Fee' },
{ id: 'retainer', name: 'Monthly Retainer' }
],
defaultValue: 'project',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('projectSize', {
label: 'Project Scope',
options: [
{ id: 'small', name: 'Small (1-2 weeks)' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'Medium (1-2 months)' },
{ id: 'large', name: 'Large (3-6 months)' },
{ id: 'enterprise', name: 'Enterprise (6+ months)' }
],
defaultValue: 'medium',
isVisible: () => engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() === 'project'
}, '1fr');
});
engagementSection.addRow(row => {
row.addInteger('hours', {
label: 'Estimated Hours',
min: 1,
max: 2000,
defaultValue: 40,
isVisible: () => ['hourly', 'project'].includes(engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() || '')
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('days', {
label: 'Number of Days',
min: 1,
max: 365,
defaultValue: 5,
isVisible: () => engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() === 'daily'
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('months', {
label: 'Retainer Duration (Months)',
min: 1,
max: 24,
defaultValue: 6,
isVisible: () => engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() === 'retainer'
}, '1fr');
});
engagementSection.addRow(row => {
row.addInteger('hoursPerMonth', {
label: 'Hours per Month',
min: 5,
max: 160,
defaultValue: 20,
isVisible: () => engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() === 'retainer',
tooltip: 'Guaranteed hours included in retainer'
});
});
// Deliverables Section
const deliverablesSection = form.addSubform('deliverables', { title: '📊 Deliverables' });
deliverablesSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('strategyDoc', {
label: 'Strategy Document',
defaultValue: true,
tooltip: 'Written strategic recommendations'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('presentation', {
label: 'Executive Presentation',
defaultValue: true,
tooltip: 'Board/leadership presentation'
}, '1fr');
});
deliverablesSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('implementation', {
label: 'Implementation Roadmap',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Detailed action plan with timelines'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('workshops', {
label: 'Workshop Facilitation',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Team workshops or training sessions'
}, '1fr');
});
deliverablesSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('analysis', {
label: 'Data Analysis & Insights',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Quantitative analysis and reporting'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('ongoing', {
label: 'Ongoing Support',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Post-project advisory calls'
}, '1fr');
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20, showLine: true, lineStyle: 'dashed' });
// Pricing Breakdown
const breakdownSection = form.addSubform('breakdown', { title: '📊 Fee Breakdown', isCollapsible: true });
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('baseRate', {
label: 'Base Hourly Rate',
computedValue: () => {
const level = expertiseSection.radioButton('level')?.value() || 'senior';
const firmType = expertiseSection.dropdown('firmType')?.value() || 'independent';
const specialty = typeSection.dropdown('specialty')?.value() || 'management';
// Base rates by level
const levelRates: Record<string, number> = {
'junior': 100, 'mid': 175, 'senior': 275, 'principal': 450
};
// Firm multipliers
const firmMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'independent': 1, 'boutique': 1.15, 'mid-size': 1.3, 'big4': 1.6
};
// Specialty multipliers
const specialtyMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'management': 1, 'strategy': 1.2, 'operations': 0.95, 'hr': 0.9,
'financial': 1.15, 'marketing': 0.95, 'it': 1.1, 'legal': 1.25,
'healthcare': 1.15, 'sustainability': 1.05
};
const rate = (levelRates[level] || 275) * (firmMultipliers[firmType] || 1) * (specialtyMultipliers[specialty] || 1);
return Math.round(rate * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('industryAdjustment', {
label: 'Industry Premium',
computedValue: () => {
const level = expertiseSection.radioButton('level')?.value() || 'senior';
const firmType = expertiseSection.dropdown('firmType')?.value() || 'independent';
const industry = typeSection.dropdown('industry')?.value() || 'general';
const levelRates: Record<string, number> = { 'junior': 100, 'mid': 175, 'senior': 275, 'principal': 450 };
const firmMultipliers: Record<string, number> = { 'independent': 1, 'boutique': 1.15, 'mid-size': 1.3, 'big4': 1.6 };
const baseRate = (levelRates[level] || 275) * (firmMultipliers[firmType] || 1);
const industryPremiums: Record<string, number> = {
'general': 0, 'technology': 0.15, 'finance': 0.2, 'healthcare': 0.15,
'manufacturing': 0.05, 'retail': 0, 'energy': 0.1, 'government': -0.1, 'nonprofit': -0.2
};
return Math.round(baseRate * (industryPremiums[industry] || 0) * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
});
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('deliverablesFee', {
label: 'Deliverables Premium',
computedValue: () => {
let premium = 0;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('strategyDoc')?.value()) premium += 500;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('presentation')?.value()) premium += 750;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('implementation')?.value()) premium += 1500;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('workshops')?.value()) premium += 2000;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('analysis')?.value()) premium += 1000;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('ongoing')?.value()) premium += 500;
return premium;
},
variant: 'default'
});
});
// Quote Section
const quoteSection = form.addSubform('quote', { title: '💰 Your Quote', isCollapsible: false });
quoteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('effectiveRate', {
label: 'Effective Rate',
computedValue: () => {
const engagementType = engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() || 'project';
const level = expertiseSection.radioButton('level')?.value() || 'senior';
const firmType = expertiseSection.dropdown('firmType')?.value() || 'independent';
const specialty = typeSection.dropdown('specialty')?.value() || 'management';
const industry = typeSection.dropdown('industry')?.value() || 'general';
const levelRates: Record<string, number> = { 'junior': 100, 'mid': 175, 'senior': 275, 'principal': 450 };
const firmMultipliers: Record<string, number> = { 'independent': 1, 'boutique': 1.15, 'mid-size': 1.3, 'big4': 1.6 };
const specialtyMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'management': 1, 'strategy': 1.2, 'operations': 0.95, 'hr': 0.9,
'financial': 1.15, 'marketing': 0.95, 'it': 1.1, 'legal': 1.25,
'healthcare': 1.15, 'sustainability': 1.05
};
const industryMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'general': 1, 'technology': 1.15, 'finance': 1.2, 'healthcare': 1.15,
'manufacturing': 1.05, 'retail': 1, 'energy': 1.1, 'government': 0.9, 'nonprofit': 0.8
};
let rate = (levelRates[level] || 275) * (firmMultipliers[firmType] || 1) * (specialtyMultipliers[specialty] || 1) * (industryMultipliers[industry] || 1);
if (engagementType === 'daily') {
return Math.round(rate * 8 * 100) / 100;
} else if (engagementType === 'retainer') {
return Math.round(rate * 0.85 * 100) / 100; // Retainer discount
}
return Math.round(rate * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'success'
}, '1fr');
row.addTextPanel('rateLabel', {
computedValue: () => {
const engagementType = engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() || 'project';
const labels: Record<string, string> = {
'hourly': 'per hour', 'daily': 'per day', 'project': 'per hour', 'retainer': 'per hour (discounted)'
};
return labels[engagementType] || 'per hour';
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1rem', 'text-align': 'center', 'color': '#64748b', 'padding-top': '0.5rem' }
}, '1fr');
});
quoteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('totalFee', {
label: 'Total Project Fee',
computedValue: () => {
const engagementType = engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() || 'project';
const level = expertiseSection.radioButton('level')?.value() || 'senior';
const firmType = expertiseSection.dropdown('firmType')?.value() || 'independent';
const specialty = typeSection.dropdown('specialty')?.value() || 'management';
const industry = typeSection.dropdown('industry')?.value() || 'general';
const hours = engagementSection.integer('hours')?.value() || 40;
const days = engagementSection.integer('days')?.value() || 5;
const months = engagementSection.integer('months')?.value() || 6;
const hoursPerMonth = engagementSection.integer('hoursPerMonth')?.value() || 20;
const levelRates: Record<string, number> = { 'junior': 100, 'mid': 175, 'senior': 275, 'principal': 450 };
const firmMultipliers: Record<string, number> = { 'independent': 1, 'boutique': 1.15, 'mid-size': 1.3, 'big4': 1.6 };
const specialtyMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'management': 1, 'strategy': 1.2, 'operations': 0.95, 'hr': 0.9,
'financial': 1.15, 'marketing': 0.95, 'it': 1.1, 'legal': 1.25,
'healthcare': 1.15, 'sustainability': 1.05
};
const industryMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'general': 1, 'technology': 1.15, 'finance': 1.2, 'healthcare': 1.15,
'manufacturing': 1.05, 'retail': 1, 'energy': 1.1, 'government': 0.9, 'nonprofit': 0.8
};
const rate = (levelRates[level] || 275) * (firmMultipliers[firmType] || 1) * (specialtyMultipliers[specialty] || 1) * (industryMultipliers[industry] || 1);
let total = 0;
if (engagementType === 'hourly') {
total = rate * hours;
} else if (engagementType === 'daily') {
total = rate * 8 * days;
} else if (engagementType === 'project') {
total = rate * hours;
} else if (engagementType === 'retainer') {
total = rate * 0.85 * hoursPerMonth * months;
}
// Add deliverables
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('strategyDoc')?.value()) total += 500;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('presentation')?.value()) total += 750;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('implementation')?.value()) total += 1500;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('workshops')?.value()) total += 2000;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('analysis')?.value()) total += 1000;
if (deliverablesSection.checkbox('ongoing')?.value()) total += 500;
return Math.round(total * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'large'
});
});
// Summary Section
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: '📋 Summary',
isCollapsible: false,
sticky: 'bottom'
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('summaryText', {
computedValue: () => {
const specialty = typeSection.dropdown('specialty')?.value() || 'management';
const engagementType = engagementSection.dropdown('engagementType')?.value() || 'project';
const specialtyLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'management': 'Management', 'strategy': 'Strategy', 'operations': 'Operations',
'hr': 'HR', 'financial': 'Financial', 'marketing': 'Marketing',
'it': 'IT', 'legal': 'Legal', 'healthcare': 'Healthcare', 'sustainability': 'ESG'
};
const engagementLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'hourly': 'hourly advisory', 'daily': 'daily engagement', 'project': 'project', 'retainer': 'retainer'
};
return `${specialtyLabels[specialty] || 'Management'} consulting ${engagementLabels[engagementType] || 'project'}`;
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.95rem', 'font-weight': '500', 'text-align': 'center', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('disclaimer', {
computedValue: () => 'Fees are estimates based on market rates. Final pricing may vary based on specific requirements and scope.',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.8rem', 'color': '#64748b', 'text-align': 'center' }
});
});
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Request Proposal'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
How do consultants typically charge?
Consultants charge hourly ($100-500+/hour), daily ($1,000-5,000+), by project (fixed fee), or on retainer (monthly fee for ongoing access). Rates depend on expertise, industry, and value delivered.
What factors affect consulting rates?
Key factors include years of experience, industry specialization, complexity of the engagement, deliverables required, timeline, and the consultant's track record of results.
Should I charge hourly or project-based?
Project-based fees are often better for defined scopes as they reward efficiency. Hourly works well for advisory or open-ended engagements. Retainers suit ongoing relationships.
How do I justify higher consulting fees?
Focus on value delivered, not time spent. Quantify potential ROI, reference past client results, and emphasize specialized expertise that saves clients money or generates revenue.