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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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DG Marketing Services is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team of employees is based in Denver, Colorado. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Fractional CMO Services.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Parclane is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based Business Consulting company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Business Consulting and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Located in Memphis, Tennessee, MVMT Group is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2021, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Market Research company Amberdata was launched in 2017. The firm offers Market Research and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Branding agency Digital Ads was established in 2024. The agency specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Amplitude is a big data company founded in 2012. In San Francisco, California, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and City of London, England, Invent Analytics is an AI company. They specialize in Artificial Intelligence and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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PostHog, Inc. Is a Market Research company. Based in San Francisco, California, their team focuses on Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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UX company Ab Ovo, Inc. Was founded in 2006. The agency offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Ultranauts Inc is a midsize business intelligence company established in 2013. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Princeton, NJ
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IT staff augmentation company V R Della Infotech Inc offers IT staff augmentation and Market Research. They were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Columbus, IN
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LHP Analytics & IoT is an Application Testing company. Their midsize team is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. Their services include Application Testing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warrendale, PA
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BrightTree Studios, an Architectural Design company, was established in 2007. They focuses on Architectural Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Criner Daniels & Associates Inc is an IT managed services company founded in 1978. The team specializes in IT managed services and IT staff augmentation and is in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring, TX
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Linton Business Solutions LLC is an IT managed services company established in 2023. The small team offers IT managed services and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbia, MD
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Custom software development company Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. Is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Jacksonville, FL
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Newfold Digital is a branding company. Founded in 2021, the agency is in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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CONTAQT is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2014 and focus on CRM consulting and SI and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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GPO is an Austin, Texas-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chandler, AZ
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Market Research company On Point specializes in Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI. They are located in Chandler, Arizona and Newark, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1985, Marlin Connections is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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WebKitty Creative Services LLC. Is a web design company. Established in 2010, the company is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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IKonnek is a big data company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and Corporate Training & Coaching and were founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Arlington, TX
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Established in 1991, First Rate, Inc, a midsize Conversion Optimization company, is headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Their team provides Conversion Optimization and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Plano, TX
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Lumel is a midsize business intelligence company located in Plano, Texas. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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FAT FINGER is a Conversion Optimization company. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI and is based in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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Launched in 2014, Locally is a Conversion Optimization company. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clinton, MA
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Chatham Oaks Growth Solutions is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Clubessential is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cockeysville, MD
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Showcase IDX is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Bad Banana Software LLC is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based graphic design company. The team focuses on Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Neenah, WI
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Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, RR Development Wisconsin is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Established in 2023, Rocket Search is a Digital Strategy company. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Local CEO is a small social media marketing firm in Boston, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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Lodging Econometrics is a Market Research company. They offer Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI and were founded in 1977.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evansville, IN
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EXTEND GROUP is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2007, the company is located in Evansville, Indiana. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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TEI Software Development is a web design company. Their small team is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their team offers Web Design and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Jacksonville, FL
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Revalize is a custom software development firm. They are located in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team offers Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Robotics Process Automation company Image One Corporation was founded in 1994. Based in Tampa, Florida, the team provides Robotics Process Automation and ECM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Hudson, MI
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Actemium USA is a big data analytics company. Headquartered in New Hudson, Michigan and Alpharetta, Georgia, their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kenilworth, NJ
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Capture Technologies is an Event Marketing company. The Kenilworth, New Jersey-based company was founded in 2000. Their services include Event Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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The Sartell Group is a small big data analytics company launched in 2005. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Kingsmen Software is a small IT managed services company located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Axxon Group is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Web Design and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Omaha, NE
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TEAM Software is a big data company and Application Management & Support company. Established in 1989, the agency focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Raleigh, NC
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Tryon Solutions, an IT managed services company, is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and Hyderabad, India. They offer IT managed services and IT staff augmentation and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Providence, RI
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Midsize software development firm SQA Group, is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reno, NV
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Established in 2011, Crimson Solutions Inc is a midsize Reno, Nevada-based data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bedford, NH
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Single Digits, Inc. Is an IoT development company. They specialize in IoT development and IT managed services and were launched in 2003. The company is headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire.
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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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$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.