SIC 8742 — Management Consulting Services
Description & Classification
SIC code 8742 representing 'Management Consulting Services' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:541612→2012:541612→2017:541612→2022:541612)
- NAICS 561312 - Executive Search Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:561312→2012:561312→2017:561312→2022:561312)
- NAICS 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541611→2002:541611→2007:541611→2012:541611→2017:541611→2022:541611)
- NAICS 541613 - Marketing Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541613→2002:541613→2007:541613→2012:541613→2017:541613→2022:541613)
- NAICS 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541614→2002:541614→2007:541614→2012:541614→2017:541614→2022:541614)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 8742 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Management Consulting Services |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 87: Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 8742:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 87 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 87
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 8742 represent?
SIC 8742 is 'Management Consulting Services', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 87: Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services), 561312 (Executive Search Services).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 8742?
SIC code 8742 maps to modern NAICS codes: 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services, 561312 - Executive Search Services, 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, 541613 - Marketing Consulting Services, 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.