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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pleasant Grove, UT
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Black Lotus Web Dev is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2015, the team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. The firm is located in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Biz Fuzion is a Business Consulting company. Based in Fresno, California, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center 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 - 9Spokane, WA
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Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, The Woodshop is a graphic design agency. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, CA
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Established in 1991, JR'S Handling is an Email Marketing company. Their team offers Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hanover Park, IL
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Established in 2016, Prudent Digital is a small branding company. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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Bohn Technology Solutions is a small e-commerce development firm. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Bern, NC
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LinearTech, LLC, a small graphic design agency, is in New Bern, North Carolina. The team offers Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Texas Design & Marketing is a small Amarillo, Texas-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Syracuse, NY
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Brand Experience - Syracuse is an AI development company. Launched in 2018, the agency specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Far Rockaway, NY
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A. Parness Company CPA is an Accounting company. They were established in 1985, and their services include Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Kent, Campa and Kate, Inc. Is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. They were founded in 2012 and provide Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hebron, CT
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Ledgestone Technologies, Inc., a Business Consulting company, specializes in Business Consulting and Staffing. The agency is located in Hebron, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small Accounting company Thorp, is in New York, New York. The team specializes in Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raeford, NC
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Computers and Logistics Visions is a small software development company in Raeford, North Carolina. Their services include Custom Software Development and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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Small custom software development firm Canny Technology Solutions, is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Corinth Consulting Group, LLC is a small Leesburg, Virginia-based Financial Consulting company. The team specializes in Financial Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Eagle Eye Photos is a Corporate Photography company. Launched in 2019, their team offers Corporate Photography and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Plainfield, NJ
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See all 1 projectsR2M.ai - Out of Business provided services in web development, particularly leveraging HubSpot CMS, and technical SEO consulting to build scalable and performant websites. Overall, the feedback highlights their technical proficiency and collaborative approach, though there were minor communication challenges. Clients appreciated their accommodating and detail-oriented nature, resulting in significant improvements in website performance and organic traffic.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Bcomplex, LLC is a Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lanham, MD
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Muse Technologies, Inc. Is a Lanham, Maryland-based Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Accounting company Reema Consulting Services, Inc. Specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing. They are headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Groton, CT
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One Consulting Company LLC, a Business Consulting company, was established in 2017. The team provides Business Consulting and Advertising and is based in Groton, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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All Inclusive Management Group is an Advertising company. Launched in 2019, their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Herndon, VA
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Escalate Technologies LLC, an application development company, was launched in 2021. They focuses on Mobile App Development and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prospect, KY
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Located in Prospect, Kentucky, Aspectx is a small PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Automated Business Solutions International is an answering service company. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Smash Dev Shop is a website development firm based in Wichita, Kansas. They offer Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Launched in 2018, Martin Gawlak Company, a small Advertising company, is in Sarasota, Florida and Fort Pierce, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warwick, RI
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OMNI Digital Services is a small Advertising company headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coldwater, MI
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See all 2 projects[BlackCard] - Out of Business was a company specializing in web development and process optimization services, including custom API integrations, automation tools, and analytics dashboards. Reviews indicate a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their effective project management, innovative solutions, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Clients appreciated their strong cultural fit and adaptability, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ashland, VA
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Anu Business Consulting LLC is an Application Management & Support company. Their small team is in Ashland, Virginia. Their services include Application Management & Support and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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Bereano Partners is a Bellevue, Washington-based Video Marketing company. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Video Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reston, VA
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In Reston, Virginia, Silicon Spirit Consulting Group, Inc. Is a small Robotics Process Automation company. Their services include Robotics Process Automation and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Clarus Tech Partners is a branding company founded in 2018. The team focuses on Branding and Conversion Optimization and is in New York, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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Labs8 is an IoT development company. The Bellevue, Washington-based firm provides IoT development and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auburn, AL
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Swigro is a Contract Manufacturing company. The company is based in Auburn, Alabama. Their team provides Contract Manufacturing and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Roberts Law, PLLC is a Commercial Property Management company. The small Sarasota, Florida-based team specializes in Commercial Property Management and Bankruptcy Law. The company was founded in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Strategic Business Services is a Business Consulting company. Established in 2008, the team provides Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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Dunathan Consulting LLC is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, their small team offers Business Consulting and Accounting. The company was founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cranston, RI
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JN Strategics LLC is a Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting company established in 2022. The small team provides Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Founded in 2009, D3FY Agency is a small SEO agency. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bentonville, AR
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SEO agency Webflo Design Lab, LLC was launched in 2010. In Bentonville, Arkansas, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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SIG Digital is a SEO company. They are in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Washington, KY
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Sonus Digital, a branding company, is located in Mount Washington, Kentucky. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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The Von Mack Agency is a small branding firm. They focus on Branding and Event Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Objective Marketing is a social media marketing company headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Founded in 2000, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elkhart, IN
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Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois, Momentum Marketing Consultants LLC is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Appleton, WI
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Hotfire Creative is an Advertising company founded in 2021. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wauwatosa, WI
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InContext Inc. Is a SEO agency. Founded in 2017, the agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Coherent Logic Limited is a SEO agency. The small McLean, Virginia-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development. The agency was launched in 2005.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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35.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$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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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Plano, TX
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31.5/40.016/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.