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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 13 projectsTotal Secure Technology is a managed IT services company specializing in comprehensive IT support, cybersecurity, network administration, and technology solutions for diverse industries. The reviews reflect highly positive feedback, with approximately 90% of clients praising their proactive monitoring, excellent communication, and security-first approach. Clients frequently commend their timely delivery and personalized service, with many emphasizing the company's ability to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
$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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$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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$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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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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$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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$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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49O'Fallon, MO
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StrategiCom is an IT strategy consulting company. The team is based in O'Fallon, Missouri, and their services include IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Launched in 2011, TechInSF, a small IT strategy consulting company, is located in San Francisco, California. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Website development company Growth Scale Agency was launched in 2025. Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, the team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Asheboro, NC
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Legion Cyberworks is a Cybersecurity company. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and AI Consulting and is headquartered in Asheboro, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49kingwood, TX
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Techingsol, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in kingwood, Texas. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Prestige OSS is an Email Marketing company in Austin, Texas. They offer Email Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. George, UT
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Launched in 2001, Managed IT Services in St. George - The Computer Connection of Southern Utah is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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SkillbasedMatching.com, a Cybersecurity company, provides Cybersecurity and AI Consulting. The agency is in Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lewes, DE
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Codleo Consulting - Salesforce Summit Partner is a Lewes, Delaware-based CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2019, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Ecom Done For You is a Market Research company in New York, New York. They provide Market Research and Pay Per Click and were established in 2022.
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$250,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49McKinney, TX
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Alice Consulting LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. They are based in McKinney, Texas and have small team of experts. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Digital Elevation is a Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mastic Beach, NY
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Established in 2023, Check4Tech Corp. Is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development and is in Mastic Beach, New York.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Cybersecurity company Applied IAM was founded in 2022. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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BlackOps Systems is a Cybersecurity company. They provide Cybersecurity and were established in 2024.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Digitech — Digital Technologies of America, Inc. Is an IT staff augmentation company. Established in 2018, the firm focuses on IT staff augmentation and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aurora, CO
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Launched in 2023, Serve Aurora Safety & Security is a Building Security Services company. The team focuses on Building Security Services and Cybersecurity and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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CAIberOps (SY-ber-ops) is a McLean, Virginia-based Cybersecurity company. They provide Cybersecurity and AI Consulting.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Okorio, a midsize ERP consulting and SI company, is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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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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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+$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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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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 - 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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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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30.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.