Roles to consider
Confirm degree requirements and entry level in the vacancy for your office.
- Early careerConsultant / internship
- The entry-level page describes internships and new consultant roles. Full eligibility is specified in each posting.
- ExperiencedConsulting opportunities
- The firm also recruits experienced consultants and people moving from industry. Entry level depends on the specific opening.
Preparing for the interview
Oliver Wyman describes a mix of conversational and case interviews. The conversation covers background, accomplishments and career interests; the case examines how you break down a problem and use evidence.
Official interview preparation
What to practise
- Draw a structure that makes the question easier to investigate.
- State your assumptions, request useful information and check your calculations.
- Explain how the analysis supports a practical recommendation, and prepare questions about the work.
The public guidance describes interview types, not a universal number of rounds or assessment schedule.
US pay
2026 US starting salaries
Annual base salary, before bonuses and one-time payments. Figures describe the 2026 recruiting cycle; newer role-specific updates are below.
| Firm | Undergraduate | MBA |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wyman | $110,000 | $190,000 |
Source and scope
Management Consulted 2026 salary report. Checked 18 October 2026. These are US undergraduate and MBA benchmarks; PhD, specialist and experienced-hire pay can differ.
Role-specific pay updates
No current role-specific figure is listed.
Earlier figures (1)
Entry-level Consultant
US offices listed in the posting
Details and source
Earlier or closed disclosure
Early career. 2027 graduates; closed recruitment cycle
Employer listing hosted by American University. The application deadline has passed. Treat this as a past recruiting disclosure and check the pay in any new offer. Performance incentives may apply.
Oliver Wyman · Entry Level Consultant 2027 — US, hosted by American UniversityUniversity-hosted employer listing. 2027 intake; stated application deadline 9 August 2026.
Checked 14 October 2026
Before you apply
- Check the vacancy's academic, language and location requirements.
- Include evidence of initiative outside coursework as well as academic and professional accomplishments.
Record what you learn about the team and your next action in your coffee chat tracker.
Sources & corrections
These guides summarise public employer information in our own words. Practice suggestions are editorial advice. Follow the employer's instructions for your assessment.
- Students and recent graduatesOliver Wyman · Checked 14 October 2026
- Official interview preparationOliver Wyman · Checked 14 October 2026
- Consulting career opportunitiesOliver Wyman · Checked 14 October 2026
Logo source · Checked 16 October 2026
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