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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Cbase Inc. Is a web design company. They offer Web Design and IT strategy consulting and were founded in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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SDVS Technologies LLC, an ERP consulting and SI company, is based in Flower Mound, Texas. They specialize in ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2011.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Canton, MI
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Arista Consulting LLC is a small Canton, Michigan-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Cybersecurity company Comtex Technologies Company is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenbelt, MD
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SES Corporation is an IT managed services company founded in 2003. Their team offers IT managed services and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Kosten Digital is a small business intelligence company. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Invoke is a big data analytics company. Established in 2007, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Established in 2014, JNN Group, Inc. Is an artificial intelligence firm. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the team offers Artificial Intelligence and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Founded in 2017, Willan Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company. The small team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Cybersecurity company Epic.io is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The team provides Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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KLEAP Technologies is a Cybersecurity company in Raleigh, North Carolina and Hyderabad, India. They provide Cybersecurity and Blockchain and were launched in 2020.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Salt Branch Technology Group is a small Fort Worth, Texas-based AI Consulting company. The team offers AI Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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DevelentCorp, Inc. Is a custom software development firm. Founded in 2018, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. The firm is based in Wilmington, Delaware.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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JusterNet Corporation is an AI development company. Founded in 2020, the agency is in Naperville, Illinois. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 11 projectsAt Next App Inc, we are in the business of making ideas a reality rather than just developing Apps. With more than ten years of experience in digital creation, we are experts in the process of
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Seogaint, an Advertising company, was founded in 2016. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newburyport, MA
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DevOps Managed Services company Elyxor was established in 2010. The team offers DevOps Managed Services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chevy Chase, MD
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AET Solutions, Inc. Is a custom software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Cybersecurity and are located in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Excelsior IT Solutions is a small IT strategy consulting company in Louisville, Kentucky. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Founded in 2013, KrashidBuilt is a small Vancouver, Washington-based web development company. Their team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Bay Area Technologies, LLC is an IT managed services company established in 2017. Their team offers IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Netgoalie™ is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is based in New York, New York. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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NYKI Cloud, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2019. The small team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, NH
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Midsize big data company Athenium Analytics, is in Dover, New Hampshire. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Transformyze is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2022, the company is in San Francisco, California. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cerritos, CA
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Eztechstack is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Cerritos, California, their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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Cloud consulting & SI company CLARITY TECH LLC focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development. They were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbus, OH
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MAPSYS Inc, an IT strategy consulting company, is based in Columbus, Ohio. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Custom software development company codective focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence. They are in New York, New York and Burbank, California.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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MobilitySnap is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2022. The small team specializes in IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Blackfire Cyber Security is a Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation company. Their team is in Atlanta, Georgia and offers Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madison, NJ
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Cloud Meridian Corporation, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Refactor Security is a Cybersecurity company. The team provides Cybersecurity and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Campbell, CA
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ANearShore Partner, an IT staff augmentation company, was founded in 2022. The team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chesterfield, MO
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CISO Sidekick is a Cybersecurity company. The company is located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Quantum Vigilance Cybersecurity Consulting is a Cybersecurity company. Their team is in Chicago, Illinois. The agency offers Cybersecurity and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Briarcliff, TX
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Profusion Tech Labs is a cloud consulting & SI and custom software development firm. Their team is based in Briarcliff, Texas and specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Lehi, UT
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InvokeSec is a Cybersecurity company established in 2023. Their team offers Cybersecurity.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Johnson City, TN
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Lean Engineering is a website development firm. Their small team of employees is based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Their team offers Web Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lee's Summit, MO
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Appswaves | Top App Development Company is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and IT strategy consulting and are based in Lee's Summit, Missouri and Lee's Summit, Missouri.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Ankh Cybernetic is a Cybersecurity company. The small Little Rock, Arkansas-based team specializes in Cybersecurity. The agency was established in 2018.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Napa, CA
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Founded in 2023, BuildUpRight Consulting is an IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Cloud Dog Consulting is a small software development company based in Chesapeake, Virginia. The team offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Albuquerque, NM
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CMMC Compliance- LDD Consulting is a Cybersecurity company launched in 2000. The firm focuses on Cybersecurity, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI company MILL5, is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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My-SecureID LLC is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Leander, TX
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Small Cybersecurity company BlueZone Cyber Solutions Inc., is based in Leander, Texas. The team provides Cybersecurity and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999El Cajon, CA
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Integritum, a Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in El Cajon, California. They specialize in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Valore Partners LLC is a software development company launched in 2014. Their services include Custom Software Development and Computer Engineering.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Evesham, NJ
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Dravis Studio is a web development firm. They are headquartered in Evesham, New Jersey and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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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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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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$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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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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35/40.016.6/20 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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$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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$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.