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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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IT managed services company PK Tech was established in 2009. The small team provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chehalis, WA
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Established in 2018, Kodenum Inc, a small software development firm, is based in Chehalis, Washington. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Menands, NY
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See all 1 projectsupwise pro offers expertise in Zoho implementation services. The reviews highlight their honesty, professionalism, and effectiveness, with successful outcomes in integrating Zoho One apps across various business functions. Clients appreciate their small business-friendly approach and prompt responses, noting no areas for improvement.
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Pinkus Partners is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2017, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Roseland, NJ
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IT strategy consulting company Epsilon Solutions USA LLC was founded in 2020. Located in Roseland, New Jersey, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Founded in 2021, Qeystroke is an IT staff augmentation company. Their team provides IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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K2DQ is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Billerica, MA
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Established in 1996, Mrccedtech, a large HR Consulting company, is based in Billerica, Massachusetts. Their services include HR Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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Aufsite is a small Princeton, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Aurora, IL
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VSecureLabs, a Cybersecurity company, provide Cybersecurity. They were established in 2015.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Axon Collective, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The company is in Houston, Texas. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tysons, VA
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Galactica Labs is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2018. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Vision & Hope is a Business Consulting company. Located in Santa Monica, California, the firm was launched in 2008. Their services include Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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See all 1 projectsSOFTLIX Inc. provides website design and conversion rate optimization services, delivering user-friendly, responsive websites with ongoing maintenance. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and innovative solutions. Clients appreciate their alignment with technological trends, though suggest improvements in communication transparency for even better clarity on project progress.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249The Woodlands, TX
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Established in 2019, Aevitas IT is a midsize The Woodlands, Texas-based Other Application Development company. Their team provides Other Application Development and Application Management & Support.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Suwanee, GA
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WebMechanic, an other IT consulting and SI company, was launched in 2015. The company provides other IT consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$50,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sandy, UT
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Cloud Auto Service is a cloud consulting & SI and Product Marketing company located in Sandy, Utah and Sandy, Utah. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Product Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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DApp360 Workfroce is a small Pembroke Pines, Florida-based Recruiting company. The team provides Recruiting and IT strategy consulting.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lehi, UT
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Cloud consulting & SI company Snap Data IO was launched in 2019. The small team specializes in cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Cybersecurity company Red Echoes Tech was founded in 2016. The team provides Cybersecurity and AR/VR development and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chantilly, VA
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Staffing company Bitflow Group provides Staffing and IT strategy consulting. They were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, IL
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Umbrella Security is a Cybersecurity and Building Security Services company. They are in Aurora, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Cybersecurity and Building Security Services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Hull Technologies Inc is a small Naperville, Illinois-based ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services company. The team provides ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Intogreat Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and IT strategy consulting and is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mahwah, NJ
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Revolve Security is a Cybersecurity company. Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, the firm offers Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hawthorne, NY
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Linux Cyber Security., a Cybersecurity company, is in Hawthorne, New York and New York, New York. They specialize in Cybersecurity and Accounting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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In Sugar Land, Texas, Arizon Digital Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgefield, WA
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RevOps Global is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2010. The company offers Marketing Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Purple Shield Security is a Cybersecurity company. They are located in Los Angeles, California and have small team. They offer Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Founded in 2009, 3gistix, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Dallas, Texas. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Established in 2019, MindQuest Technology Solutions Llc is a Cybersecurity company. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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Senticon is an AR/VR development company founded in 2022. Their services include AR/VR development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Red Cloud Cyber Security is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team of employees is located in New York, New York and Boulder, Colorado. Their team offers Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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Founded in 2020, Completing, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is headquartered in West Hollywood, California. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Coral Springs, FL
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Digital Strategy company 7 Kings Code is headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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Cybersecurity company SecurifyAI specializes in Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development. They are headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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See all 1 projectsFor 10 years, we have been successfully enriching businesses of all sizes by developing and implementing customized CRM systems that help leverage data to achieve exceptional results. Specializing
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Vector Health Compliance is a Compliance Consulting company. The San Francisco, California-based company specializes in Compliance Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shelton, CT
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Tangible Analytics Consulting is a small CRM consulting and SI company established in 2016. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249North Brunswick Township, NJ
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Business Consulting company AgiraSure was founded in 2015. The team provides Business Consulting and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Erie, PA
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Cloud consulting & SI company 301io was launched in 2020. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and is located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Sky Recoup is a Cybersecurity and Digital Asset Management company established in 2020. The small team offers Cybersecurity and Digital Asset Management.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Established in 2022, Franco Expert Global is a custom software development firm. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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Yakisno LLC, a small Product Design company, is headquartered in Dover, Delaware. The team specializes in Product Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Spring, PA
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Located in Spring, Pennsylvania, Econestech is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Calabasas, CA
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Daten Technology Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2021, their team provides cloud consulting & SI and IoT development.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Katy, TX
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Cambay Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team is located in Katy, Texas and specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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TrekShield is a midsize Chicago, Illinois-based Cybersecurity company. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Clare, MI
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Launched in 2018, Clarabella Consulting, a small artificial intelligence company, is headquartered in Clare, Michigan. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Wilmington, DE
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Founded in 2023, NetBounce Placement, a midsize IT strategy consulting company, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Staffing.
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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33.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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$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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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$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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$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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$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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$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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$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.