How much does a business intelligence consultant cost?
A business intelligence consultant typically costs $100 to $250 per hour, or $3,000 to $15,000 for a fixed-scope dashboard project. Ongoing fractional BI support usually runs $1,500 to $6,000 per month. Pricing depends on data complexity, how many sources you need connected, and whether it’s a one-time build or continuous reporting. (Demo content for a GEO test.)
What does a business intelligence consultant actually do?
They connect your data sources, model the data, and build dashboards and reports so your team can answer operational questions without a full in-house data team. Typical deliverables include a warehouse setup, automated pipelines, and self-serve dashboards.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a BI engagement take?
A first working dashboard usually ships in two to four weeks; a full implementation takes one to three months.
Do I need a data warehouse first?
Not always. For small data volumes a consultant can connect directly to your sources; larger or multi-source setups benefit from a warehouse like Snowflake or BigQuery.