Top IT Consultants in the United States
IT consulting in the United States spans an unusually wide range — from one-off cloud migrations and security audits to multi-year managed services contracts and full digital transformation programs. The country's market is anchored by dense tech corridors in New York, the Bay Area, Austin, and Chicago, but strong firms operate coast to coast across every industry vertical.
The best American IT consultants pair deep technical fluency — AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP — with the ability to translate that expertise into measurable business outcomes. Clutch vets every firm through verified client interviews and a structured review process, so the rankings reflect actual delivery, not marketing spend. Browse global IT consultants on Clutch, explore IT consultants in New York, or compare managed IT service providers to narrow your search by service type.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 16 projectsdesignDATA is an IT managed services provider offering comprehensive IT solutions, including cloud services, IT support, cybersecurity, and hardware management. Across their reviews, 100% of clients highlight their outstanding customer service and tailored IT training programs, which enhance productivity and security awareness. Approximately 90% of reviewers praise their proactive project management and ability to handle complex IT transitions smoothly. Their commitment to understanding client needs solidifies their reputation as a trusted IT partner.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorporate Technologies is a managed IT services provider specializing in IT support, server management, and cybersecurity solutions. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with approximately 90% of clients highlighting their responsiveness, professionalism, and technical expertise. Many clients appreciate their proactive approach to IT management and the seamless transitions they facilitate, with nearly 70% noting improvements in efficiency and system reliability.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 60 projectsLeobit is a versatile software development company specializing in custom software solutions, AI integration, and digital platform enhancement. Reviews highlight their consistent on-time delivery, strong technical expertise, and proactive communication, with over 90% of feedback being positive. Clients frequently commend their ability to align with business goals and adapt to changing needs.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 36 projectsEmergent Software is a versatile IT service provider specializing in custom software development and IT support, particularly for Microsoft Azure environments. Across their reviews, they are consistently praised for their technical proficiency, project management skills, and responsiveness, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their ability to deliver customized solutions efficiently and professionally. Clients commend their supportive communication and adherence to deadlines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockton, CA
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Crown Enterprises is an IT managed services company. They were founded in 2009 and specialize in IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Clinton Township, MI
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Eclipse Consulting, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The agency is based in Clinton Township, Michigan. Their team specializes in IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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$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.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in IT infrastructure improvements, network security, and consulting. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their prompt problem-solving and proactive support. Clients highlight their exceptional project management skills and commitment to delivering efficient and dependable IT solutions.
Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 22 projectsLogiQuad Solutions Private Limited is a multifaceted IT services company specializing in full-stack development, DevOps, and software engineering. Across various reviews, LogiQuad is praised for its technical expertise, project management, and proactive communication, leading to nearly 100% positive feedback. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to deliver scalable, efficient solutions while maintaining excellent client relationships and communication.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westport, CT
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Pylon Technology is a small IT strategy consulting company located in Westport, Connecticut and Greenville, South Carolina. The team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lubbock, TX
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Blue Layer is an IT managed services company. They are in Lubbock, Texas and Lubbock, Texas and have midsize team. They provide IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Durham, NC
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SAM IT Solutions is an IT managed services company. The team specializes in IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI and is based in Durham, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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Founded in 2018, Springfield PC Pros is a small Springfield, Missouri-based IT managed services and Cybersecurity company. Their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Southlake, TX
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IT strategy consulting company Access Global Group was founded in 2011. The team provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Southlake, Texas and Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 104 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a Salesforce development company recognized for its expertise in creating and customizing CRM systems, including Salesforce integrations and applications. The company is praised for its strong project management, responsiveness, and ability to deliver projects on time. Clients repeatedly commend Peeklogic's consistent communication and alignment with company values, with no major areas for improvement noted across reviews.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moorestown, NJ
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In Moorestown, New Jersey, NorthStar Technology Services is an IT managed services and Cybersecurity company. Founded in 2008, the team provides IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Rolling Meadows, IL
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Founded in 2008, Inyxa, a midsize custom software development firm, is in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Their services include Custom Software Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, VA
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Eminent IT LLC is an Enterprise App Modernization company. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the company was launched in 2009. Their services include Enterprise App Modernization and IT managed
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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Kana Systems, a custom software development firm, is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They provide Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Aptic Consulting, an IT strategy consulting company, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Berlin, WI
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SignaTech Services Private Limited, a software development firm, was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lenoir City, TN
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JM Addington Technology Solutions is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company in Lenoir City, Tennessee. They provide Cybersecurity and IT managed services and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Camp Hill, PA
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Info-Matrix Corporation is an IT strategy consulting company in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. They focus on IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation and were established in 1996.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kenosha, WI
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Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Absolute Computer Systems is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salisbury, MD
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IMPACT Technology Group, an IT managed services company, was launched in 2006. They specializes in IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Rosemont, IL
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DefendEdge is a Rosemont, Illinois-based Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. They focus on Cybersecurity and IT managed services and were launched in 2017.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999North Brunswick Township, NJ
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ITTDigital is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2015, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and other IT consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tiffin, OH
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Buckeye I.T. Services, LLC., an IT managed services company, is headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio. They offer IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Cybersecurity and IT managed services company Unique Solutions MSP, Inc. Focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services. They were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Gatos, CA
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One82 is a Los Gatos, California-based Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. They focus on Cybersecurity and IT managed services and were founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Smart Image Systems is an IT managed services company. The firm is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MA
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Omnipoint Technology Inc, an unified communications consulting & SI company, focus on unified communications consulting & SI and IT managed services. They were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Addison, TX
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ConglomerateIT LLC is an IT staff augmentation company located in Addison, Texas. Founded in 2014, the team offers IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milpitas, CA
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Caprium is a Milpitas, California-based big data analytics company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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ITernal Networks, a small Cybersecurity and IT managed services company, is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and Sparks, Nevada. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenwood, IN
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Core Managed is a web design company. Founded in 2010, their team provides Web Design and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kennewick, WA
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Teknologize is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. Their team is based in Kennewick, Washington and Union Gap, Washington and focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249North Brunswick Township, NJ
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AITA Consulting Services, Inc. Is a midsize North Brunswick Township, New Jersey-based IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Davenport, IA
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IT strategy consulting company Solutions Management Group is in Davenport, Iowa and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249North Little Rock, AR
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Network Services Group is an IT managed services company launched in 1989. The agency offers IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Croton-on-Hudson, NY
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Techromatic Inc., a Cybersecurity company, focus on Cybersecurity and Robotics Process Automation. They were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Florence, SC
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Founded in 1996, Heritage Digital, a small Cybersecurity and IT managed services company, is based in Florence, South Carolina. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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Cybersecurity company Rebiz was launched in 2010. The midsize team provides Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hollywood, FL
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Future Vision 360 is a web development company. The Hollywood, Florida-based agency offers Web Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Floral Park, NY
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Digital Processing Systems Inc., a web design company, was launched in 1993. The team focuses on Web Design and IT strategy consulting and is based in Floral Park, New York and Islamabad, Pakistan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Rithom Consulting LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2012, DAX Software Solutions is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Odyssey Analytics is a big data company. Their midsize team is located in Houston, Texas and focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence. The agency was launched in 2019.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Saint Charles, MO
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Ardent IT Solutions is a small IT managed services company. Established in 2016, the team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Parker, CO
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Kelyn Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. Established in 2005, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Deer Park, IL
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Modak, a big data analytics company, focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. The company is located in Deer Park, Illinois.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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EDC - Enterprise Data Concepts is a Lafayette, Louisiana-based IT strategy consulting and IT managed services company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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In San Diego, California, California Web Coders is a midsize social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cupertino, CA
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Ccube is a small big data analytics company launched in 2022. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Launched in 1997, PC Geeks is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Newark, DE
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Sysally is a cloud consulting & SI company in Newark, Delaware. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Troy, MI
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Marketing Strategy company Resource Point LLC was established in 2022. In Troy, Michigan, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Norcross, GA
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GDS Technology is an IT managed services company. Founded in 2023, the agency is located in Norcross, Georgia. Their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Cranbury, NJ
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.3/40.020/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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32.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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35.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 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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33.8/40.015.4/20 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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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.6/40.016/20 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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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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35.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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33.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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38.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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30.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
95% IT Consulting5% Other
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U.S. IT Services and Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based IT consulting companies help organizations plan, implement, and optimize their technology infrastructure. Engagements range from short-term advisory work to long-term managed services.
These dedicated firms generally offer service areas like cloud migration and management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST), digital transformation strategy, help desk and end-user support, data analytics and business intelligence, and network design and infrastructure management.
American IT consulting firms operate under a consistent legal and data-privacy framework, which matters if your organization handles sensitive customer data or must comply with HIPAA, SOC 2, or state-level data laws. U.S.-based consultants work in your time zone, have direct experience with North American enterprise vendor ecosystems, and can deploy on-site when needed. For companies that have tried offshore-only arrangements and hit communication or accountability friction, a domestic team often reduces total project risk.
According to Clutch pricing data, U.S. IT consulting rates typically fall in the $100 – $250 per hour range. Managed services contracts are usually priced on a per-user monthly model, commonly $75 – $175 per user per month.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements often range from $25,000 to well over $500,000, depending on complexity. Always ask vendors to separate professional services fees from any third-party software or infrastructure costs.
Start by defining your technical requirements and engagement type — i.e., ongoing managed support, time-bound project, or strategic advisory. Then match expertise to your stack, check industry experience, review verified client feedback, ask about team composition, and clarify escalation paths.
For managed services especially, know your SLAs and what happens when something goes wrong after hours. Take advantage of Clutch’s collection of verified client reviews and data-driven resources to guide your search for the ideal IT consulting partner.
- Be cautious if a firm can't provide references from similar engagements
- Provides vague scope definitions without milestones
- Oversells proprietary tools, creating vendor lock-in
- Has high staff turnover
- Avoids discussing pricing structures early
Contracts without milestones or acceptance criteria invite scope creep and billing disputes. Recognizing these red flags early helps you avoid unnecessary risks, wasted resources, and compliance headaches.