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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Schaumburg, IL
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IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI company Next Generation Technology is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. The team offers IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parker, CO
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Cannabis Security Experts, a Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in Parker, Colorado. They focus on Cybersecurity.
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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 - 9Oakland, CA
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Core Training Solutions is a small Oakland, California-based Cybersecurity and Trucking company. The team provides Cybersecurity and Trucking.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Weston, FL
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3Metas, a custom software development company, was established in 2009. Headquartered in Weston, Florida, the team offers Custom Software Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rydal, GA
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Jst.media Webdesign is a web design agency. They are in Rydal, Georgia. Their team focuses on Web Design and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bloomfield Township, MI
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OpenLogix Corporation is an user experience company founded in 2006. The team offers UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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Small Cybersecurity and web design agency Z It Solutions, is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. The team provides Cybersecurity and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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A2ZDevelopers is a small IT strategy consulting and Other Application Development company based in Columbia, Maryland. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Other Application
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLivermore, CA
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Headquartered in Livermore, California, Danlyn Engineering is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hanover Park, IL
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Founded in 2008, Soft Teches Inc is an IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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IAgility.com is a Princeton, New Jersey-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Seattle, WA
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See all 1 projectsMoss Adams offers services in not-for-profit tax compliance, catering specifically to large and diverse needs. The reviews highlight the company's strong local reputation, alignment with client values, and effective communication methods. Overall, clients express high satisfaction with Moss Adams' documented deliverables and consistent performance.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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Grey Wolf Cybersecurity is a Cybersecurity company. They are headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and have small team. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Buford, GA
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Tech Systems is a midsize IT managed services company. They focus on IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI and were founded in 1987.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Duluth, GA
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Compliance Point, Inc., an IT managed services company, specializes in IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI. The agency is located in Duluth, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Macon, GA
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Qbix Accounting Solutions focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and cloud consulting & SI. They are based in Macon, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Downey, CA
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Cody's Technologies is a small Cybersecurity and web design company in Downey, California. Their services include Cybersecurity and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Crosslin is a midsize Accounting company located in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Syracuse, NY
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Reserva Inc is a small Syracuse, New York-based software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, AE Backoffice LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reno, NV
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Reno Technology Academy is a Cybersecurity and web design agency. They are located in Reno, Nevada and have small team. They focus on Cybersecurity and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Eastchester, NY
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Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG is an Accounting company. The company is located in Eastchester, New York. Their services include Accounting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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OM GROUP INC. Is a Piscataway, New Jersey-based IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation and were launched in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Salvatore Technologies, a small Cybersecurity company, is based in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridgewater Township, NJ
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DPS - Diamond Professional Services, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team is located in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. The agency focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Small Cybersecurity and video production agency Cerberus Solutions, is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Their services include Cybersecurity and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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TJ Squared is a small Springfield, Illinois-based IT strategy consulting and web design company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, IL
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Founded in 1990, King Technology, Inc is an IT strategy consulting and web design agency. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Schoening Technology Group Inc is an IT strategy consulting company. The Glen Ellyn, Illinois-based agency was established in 2012. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, CA
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EnWiDTH Technologies is an IoT development company. Launched in 2018, the company is headquartered in Roseville, California. Their team offers IoT development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Willard, MO
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Software development company and IT strategy consulting company REL Group, LLC was established in 1995. In Willard, Missouri, the team offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Launched in 2014, WWC Software Solutions is a custom software development firm and IT strategy consulting company. The agency specializes in Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lockport, IL
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JK Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Graphic Design, and the firm is located in Lockport, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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In Atlanta, Georgia, SEMAIS is a small Cybersecurity company. The team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Athens, GA
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LinkShadow is a Cybersecurity company in Athens, Georgia. They focus on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yorktown, VA
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Hampton Roads Computer Gurus is a data analytics company and IT managed services company. Launched in 2010, their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Round Rock, TX
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Shahtez Software Solutions is an artificial intelligence development company. They offer Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development and are in Round Rock, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Troy, MI
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Cumulus Consulting, LLC is an ERP consulting and SI company based in Troy, Michigan. Launched in 2013, the team offers ERP consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Wulpers is a big data analytics company. The Austin, Texas-based company was established in 2000. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Cloud consulting & SI and application development firm S.V. Meditrans, Inc. Is in Houston, Texas. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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XM Computers is a small Houston, Texas-based IT strategy consulting and web design agency. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Software development firm and cloud consulting & SI company One Cube Technologies offers Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI. They were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Dumas Software Services, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The Alpharetta, Georgia-based firm provides IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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AvistaTech is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Intermx is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Honolulu, HI
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HBC Management Services, Inc. Is a midsize Accounting company based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The team offers Accounting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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UX design company Avente, Inc. Was founded in 2017. The firm specializes in UX/UI Design and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laguna Hills, CA
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CSCM, a small Cybersecurity company, is in Laguna Hills, California. The team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Small custom software development firm and IT strategy consulting company Vetsemr LLC, is located in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT strategy
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Troy, MI
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Xede is a CRM consulting and SI company. The midsize Troy, Michigan-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services. The firm was established in 1998.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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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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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.