The hiring company wants to know the compensation structure you are seeking. Consultants are paid in a wide range of ways. Maybe you seek a compensation structure based primarily on salary, commission, or a blend of both. Perhaps there are perks more critical for you, such as added vacation time, flex days, a health spending account, a generous medical plan, pension, shares, RRSP matching, car allowance, cell phone allowance, expense account, and more! Discuss with the hiring manager how you prefer to be compensated. Be sure that your request is well-researched and founded on data.