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 service provider specializing in comprehensive IT support, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their technical expertise, responsiveness, and problem-solving capabilities. Many reviewers (about 75%) highlight their professionalism and commitment to client needs, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in enhancing IT infrastructure, security, and support. Reviews indicate a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their exceptional service, rapid problem-solving, and proactive approach. Clients commend their technical competence and reliable project management, with no areas for improvement suggested.
$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile IT service provider offering software development, customer support, and project management services. The company is highly regarded for its technical expertise, adaptability, and strong cultural alignment, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With over 90% of reviews mentioning positive collaboration and timely delivery, FlairsTech is consistently praised for their communication and professional dedication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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ECM consulting and SI and unified communications consulting & SI company IncWorx Consulting focuses on ECM consulting and SI and unified communications consulting & SI. They were established in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brandon, FL
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VFP Consulting, a CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Brandon, Florida. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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See all 100 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a Salesforce consulting firm that specializes in Salesforce development, integration, and support services. Their reviews reflect a high level of client satisfaction, with a 100% positive feedback rate regarding their responsiveness, project management, and ability to deliver practical solutions. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlight their smooth communication and timely delivery, emphasizing their commitment to aligning with client values and adapting to evolving requirements.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Port53 is a Cybersecurity company launched in 2016. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Urbane Placers LLC is a small IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and Recruitment Process Outsourcing and were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2001, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Oaks, MN
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Meritide is a Business Consulting company. The North Oaks, Minnesota-based company provides Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Founded in 2012, GUILD is a small Honolulu, Hawaii-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrison, NJ
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In Harrison, New Jersey, Derex Technologies Inc is an ECM consulting and SI company. They specialize in ECM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, VA
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IronArch Technology is a Business Consulting company founded in 2013. The team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hackensack, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI and website development firm IData Corporation was established in 1996. The small team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chantilly, VA
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Software development firm Newbrook Solutions, Inc. Was launched in 2004. The team provides Custom Software Development and IT managed services and is based in Chantilly, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Make & Build, a software development firm, was founded in 2012. They focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Stratus Meridian is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is in Irvine, California. Their team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Apex, NC
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CRM consulting and SI company GridMate is based in Apex, North Carolina. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, TBD Solutions Inc is a small business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lewis Center, OH
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Radiant Technology Group, Inc. Is a business intelligence company based in Lewis Center, Ohio. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2023, Resonance Security Inc is a small New York, New York-based Cybersecurity company. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milpitas, CA
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LokiBots, a cloud consulting & SI company, specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Small Recruiting company Nelson Frank, is based in Melbourne, Australia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team offers Recruiting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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SohanIT Inc is an IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation company. They were launched in 2013 and provide IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Taras Technology LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toledo, OH
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RenTech IT is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team is based in Toledo, Ohio. Their team offers IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Menlo Park, CA
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WireMock, a small API Development company, is in Menlo Park, California. The team provides API Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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Small cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing company Nicman Group, is located in Englewood, Colorado and Clifton, New Jersey. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockwood, TX
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QA Test is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team is located in Rockwood, Texas and focuses on IT strategy consulting and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plymouth, MN
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Vajraasys is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is in Plymouth, Minnesota. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irving, TX
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IT strategy consulting company Xceltrait Inc is based in Irving, Texas. The team offers IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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IT strategy consulting company TecVeris focuses on IT strategy consulting and DevOps Managed Services. They are in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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ALT Consulting Ltd., a small IT strategy consulting company, is based in Los Angeles, California and Ottawa, Canada. The team provides IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Xcelocloud Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team is based in Irvine, California and Chicago, Illinois and focuses on IT strategy consulting. The company was founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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Kloves Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They are in Santa Clara, California, and their services include IT strategy consulting and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Broomall, PA
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TreCom Systems Group is a big data analytics company. They were founded in 1987, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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HCANS, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2000. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Established in 2005, Tech Experts LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melville, NY
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Micro Force is a small business intelligence company headquartered in Melville, New York. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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DataEcon is a small Dallas, Texas-based IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seaside, CA
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Business intelligence company and CRM consulting and SI company dKomplex IT is located in Seaside, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jensen Beach, FL
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CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. Headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, the agency was launched in 1999. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Illow, an IT strategy consulting and Compliance Consulting company, was founded in 2020. The small team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Myers, FL
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IT strategy consulting company Nexxa Group is located in Fort Myers, Florida. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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SecureTrust, an IT strategy consulting and Compliance Consulting company, was founded in 2001. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Compliance Consulting and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Transparent Partners is a Chicago, Illinois-based IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Launched in 2019, MatrixPoint Consulting is a small Irvine, California-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Bethesda, MD
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IT strategy consulting and Litigation Support Services company DisputeSoft is located in North Bethesda, Maryland. They provide IT strategy consulting and Litigation Support Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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Cyber Reliant is a custom software development firm. They are located in Annapolis, Maryland, and their services include Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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NorthShore Resources, Inc. Is a big data company founded in 2000. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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RIGSERV, a data analytics company and ERP consulting and SI company, was established in 1999. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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EPMI, a Centroid Company, a data analytics company and ERP consulting and SI company, focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI. They were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Dimas, CA
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Anand PAG Inc is a small CRM consulting and SI company located in San Dimas, California. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Small Cybersecurity company Ethical Intruder, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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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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34.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 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 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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33.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Southborough, MA
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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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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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33.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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38.3/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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.