Top IT Consultants in the United States
U.S. IT consulting covers a broader range of work than the label suggests — from one-off cloud migrations to multi-year managed services contracts, from security audits to full digital transformation programs. The best U.S.IT consultants do two things at once: they bring deep technical expertise (in AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, or whatever your stack demands) and they translate that expertise into business outcomes your CFO actually cares about.
Clutch helps you compare top U.S. IT consulting firms through verified client reviews, service portfolios, and pricing data — so you can shortlist providers that fit your scope, your industry, and your budget. Filter by service area or industry, and explore related directories:
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 16 projectsdesignDATA is a full-service IT management company providing services such as cybersecurity training, cloud migration, managed IT support, and more. With nearly 100% positive feedback across diverse industries, clients frequently praise their exceptional customer service, tailored training programs, and proactive technology solutions. About 80% of reviews highlight their strong project management and successful outcomes in enhancing security and efficiency.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorporate Technologies is a managed IT services provider offering support in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical assistance. They maintain high client satisfaction, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and technical expertise. Clients emphasize their patience, reliability, and ability to deliver solutions on time, with minimal disruption. Overall, they are praised for their proactive approach and strong alignment with client needs.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in infrastructure transformation, network security, and IT support. The company consistently delivers dependable and efficient service, with reviews highlighting their ability to quickly resolve challenges and exceed expectations. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their problem-solving capabilities, timely communication, and high availability, with no noted areas for improvement.
$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile IT services company offering software development, DevOps support, customer service, and technical support. They demonstrate strong project management, communication, and flexibility, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback for their technical know-how and team integration. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their value for cost and alignment with company values, while some suggest potential improvements in communication and developer retention.
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Atre.com is a small business intelligence company based in New York, New York. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Carmel, IN
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Clinical Architecture is a business intelligence company. Launched in 2007, the agency is based in Carmel, Indiana. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 96 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a Salesforce development and consulting firm specializing in CRM implementation, customization, and integration. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers highlighting their strong project management, responsiveness, and ability to adapt Salesforce solutions to client needs. Clients also frequently commend Peeklogic, LLC for their clear communication and efficient delivery of projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Business intelligence company Metamor Systems is in Carmel, Indiana. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Small big data analytics company Rachel and Winfree Consulting , is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Conduit Resources is a business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Malvern, PA
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EXTEDO is a big data analytics company. They were founded in 2003, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Havertown, PA
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D2Strategy is a big data company. The small Havertown, Pennsylvania-based team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Web Development. The agency was launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Creve Coeur, MO
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Amitech Solutions is a big data analytics company. Launched in 1999, the firm is in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florissant, MO
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BBAT Technologies & Digital Services, LLC is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is in Florissant, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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VirtualZ Computing is a big data analytics company. Founded in 2018, the firm provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Elkridge, MD
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Data analytics company YRC Software is based in Elkridge, Maryland. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gaithersburg, MD
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Data analytics company and custom software development company Tricon Solutions LLC was established in 2015. The firm provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1987, Primera Engineers, Ltd. Is a data analytics company. The midsize team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Behaim ITS Inc. Is a data analytics company. Their small team of employees is located in Chicago, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Royal Oak, MI
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Foundry 360 is a Market Research company. Launched in 2019, the team provides Market Research and Content Marketing. The firm is located in Royal Oak, Michigan and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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SerpApi, a big data company, was founded in 2017. The small team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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IPBurger.com, a small business intelligence company, is located in San Antonio, Texas. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Oscillas Technologies, Inc. Is a Chicago, Illinois-based big data company and custom software development firm. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Menlo Park, CA
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Diffbot is an artificial intelligence firm. Their small team is in Menlo Park, California. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mill Valley, CA
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Robotics Process Automation company Weeldi was established in 2019. The team provides Robotics Process Automation and BI & big data consulting & SI and is located in Mill Valley, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fresh Meadows, NY
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Launched in 1981, Data Conversion Laboratory is a data analytics company and AI firm. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Sequentum is a New York, New York-based business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2017, QueXopa is a small data analytics company in New York, New York. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, GoBuyLeads.com is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aspen, CO
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Aspen Technology Labs, Inc. Is a Recruiting company. They provide Recruiting and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 2008. The company is headquartered in Aspen, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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TestRigor is an Application Testing company. Established in 2015, the company is based in San Francisco, California. Their team focuses on Application Testing and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Danbury, CT
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Cierant Corporation, a Market Research company, is located in Danbury, Connecticut and Charlottesville, Virginia. The team offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sunnyvale, CA
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Based in Sunnyvale, California, TRUEXTEND, Inc. Is a custom software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Launchable, Inc is a data analytics company. Located in San Jose, California, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Drexel Hill, PA
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Flashlight Marketing is a small Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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Pipedream is a Content Marketing company. The company is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Insellerate is a Sales Outsourcing company. The agency is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Aloola.io is a PPC agency. Established in 2019, the agency is located in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wayne, NJ
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Launched in 2013, Aptimized is a PPC agency. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Refinition is a pay per click agency. They offer Pay Per Click and BI & big data consulting & SI and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Executive Search company Audience Innovation was founded in 2005. In Austin, Texas, the team focuses on Executive Search and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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Located in San Ramon, California, Iron Horse is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Invoketin, Inc. Is a Los Angeles, California-based Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Business intelligence company Mperativ is located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Founded in 2016, VertifyData is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company provides CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Stage 4 Solutions is a Business Consulting company founded in 2001. The company provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Marrina Decisions is a Santa Clara, California-based CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mountain View, CA
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MadKudu, a Business Consulting company, focuses on Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI. The company is in Mountain View, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Marketing Strategy company PWX Solutions offers Marketing Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Marketing Strategy company DB Marketing Technologies was established in 1999. The agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Queens, New York City, NY
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Wendt Partners is a small Queens, New York City, New York-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Amplify Consulting Partners is a big data company. Located in Bellevue, Washington, the agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wellesley, MA
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Fresh Brain Marketing is a small Wellesley, Massachusetts-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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CRM consulting and SI company Cr24 Inc is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Gabriel Sales is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting, and the agency is in Boulder, Colorado.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rockville, MD
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Cranbury, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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34.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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33.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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35.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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33.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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35.2/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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33.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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35.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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38.8/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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33.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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38.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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34.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Plano, TX
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Gaithersburg, MD
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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U.S. IT Services and Consulting FAQs
U.S. IT consultants typically work in one or more of these modes:
- Strategy and advisory — technology roadmaps, architecture reviews, vendor selection, cloud migration planning
- Implementation — standing up new systems, integrating platforms, executing migrations, building custom solutions
- Managed services — ongoing operations of infrastructure, applications, security tooling, or help desk
- Specialized expertise — cybersecurity assessments, compliance work (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI), data and analytics platform builds, ERP/CRM implementations
- Staff augmentation — providing engineers, architects, or specialists who plug into your team for a project
Many firms span multiple modes. Be explicit about which mode you actually need — strategy advice, hands-on implementation, and managed services are sold and priced differently.
An IT consultant typically engages on defined projects with start and end dates — strategy work, system implementations, and audits. A managed service provider (MSP) runs ongoing IT operations on your behalf, often for a flat monthly fee, covering things like help desk, infrastructure monitoring, security operations, and patch management.
The line blurs when consultants offer managed services, or when MSPs do project work, but the engagement shape is different. Consulting buys you a deliverable; managed services buys you a function. Ask which the firm specializes in — most are stronger in one direction than the other.
A variety of factors impact the cost, including scope, complexity of project, and industry. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect:
- Hourly rates: typically $100 – $250 per hour for mid-tier firms; $250 – $500+ for senior architects, security specialists, and Big-Four-tier consultancies
- Strategy and advisory projects: typically $25,000 – $150,000
- Implementation projects: highly variable by scope; cloud migrations often $50,000 – $500,000+, ERP implementations $250,000 – multi-million
- Managed services: typically priced per user per month ($75 – $200 per user) or as a flat retainer based on environment size
Get a multi-year total cost of ownership estimate, not just first-year cost — ongoing managed services often dwarf upfront implementation fees.
Filter on three things — technical specialization, industry experience, and certification/partnership status:
- Specialization matters because IT is too broad for any firm to be deep in everything; a Salesforce-and-MuleSoft shop is a different animal than a network security shop.
- Industry experience matters because compliance and operating constraints vary.
- Certifications matter as a signal: AWS Premier, Microsoft Solutions Partner, ServiceNow Elite, and similar designations indicate the firm has volume and proven delivery in that ecosystem.
Additionally, don’t forget to ask key questions like who specifically would work on your project, what their certifications are, and how the firm handles knowledge transfer at project close.
- Generalist pitches with no clear specialization. "We do everything" usually means deep in nothing.
- Reluctance to share named team members and certifications. Reputable firms can tell you exactly who'd staff your project.
- No discussion of risk or what could go wrong. Senior consultants have lived through failed migrations and over-budget implementations; firms that present everything as low-risk haven't been around long enough.
- Pricing without scope clarity. "Phase 1: Discovery — TBD" is a recipe for budget surprises.
- No clean handoff plan. A firm that wants you dependent on them indefinitely isn't selling consulting; they're selling a meter.
Never turn a blind eye to these red flags, even if the vendor offers enticing fees. Be thorough when doing your due diligence so no warning signs go unnoticed.