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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Katy, TX
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Power Cloud Consulting is an ERP consulting and SI company located in Katy, Texas. Their services include ERP consulting and SI.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, MI
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Stringo Media is a PPC company. Founded in 2014, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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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 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Birdhouse Websites & Designs is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Knoxville, TN
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Selectsys is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Custom Software Development and is in Knoxville, Tennessee and Denver, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Vista Connects is an IT managed services company launched in 2024. The company specializes in IT managed services.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Bridgital is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2023. The agency specializes in CRM consulting and SI and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsReal Data API offers specialized web scraping services, enabling businesses to gain valuable insights into market intelligence, price monitoring, and consumer behavior. The reviews consistently highlight their expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to quality assurance. While praised for their innovative technology and proactive customer support, some reviews suggest improvements in documentation and expansion of data sources to further enhance service quality.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elk Grove, CA
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IT managed services company Business PC Support, Inc. Is based in Elk Grove, California. They focus on IT managed services and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Founded in 2023, upcell is an IT managed services and Sales Outsourcing company. The team specializes in IT managed services and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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Ink Web Design is a web design company and IT managed services company launched in 2024. The team provides Web Design and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Marlborough, MA
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Key Performance Integrators, LLC is a Business Consulting company. Their team is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts and focuses on Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Based in Denver, Colorado, Groove Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. They offer CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Ad Genius is a small branding company established in 2021. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Marketing Science is a Digital Strategy company in Denver, Colorado. They focus on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Eagle Pass, TX
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Impulzion Marketing is an Eagle Pass, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2015, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrisburg, PA
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Digital Strategy company Arch Web Design and Solutions, LLC offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Branding agency Radish Agency provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Morgan Hill, CA
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GreatWorks Technologies is a big data company. The Chennai, India-based team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warrenville, IL
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Process Point Technologies is a small ERP consulting and SI company founded in 2011. Their team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Walt & Gordon is a small branding company in Provo, Utah. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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BeFreed is an IT managed services company. The agency is located in San Francisco, California. Their team focuses on IT managed services and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Girardeau, MO
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Network Communications is a small unified communications consulting & SI company. Established in 2024, the team offers unified communications consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Campbell, CA
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IT managed services and Building Security Services company SPAGHETTI NETWORKS INC was launched in 2015. The team specializes in IT managed services and Building Security Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arkadelphia, AR
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Founded in 2023, Sidekick Creative Company is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Claymont, DE
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Back Office Outsourcing and other IT consulting and SI company Humalife Healthcare was launched in 2020. The company focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and other IT consulting and SI, and is
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oak Brook, IL
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AreaClicks is a social media marketing company founded in 2004. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Deerfield, IL
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Based in Deerfield, Illinois, effie.ai is an AI Agents company. Their services include AI Agents and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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COLO BIRD, a Product Marketing company, is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The team specializes in Product Marketing and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Strategic Data Partners is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team of employees is located in Austin, Texas. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Computer Screen Investigators is an IT managed services company. Launched in 2014, the team specializes in IT managed services. The company is located in Orlando, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2000, gTECHserv, a midsize IT managed services company, is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Genuine Testing, an other IT consulting and SI company, was launched in 2015. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the team offers other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Midlothian, VA
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LASER Credit Access is a small Midlothian, Virginia-based software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Financial Consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Simpsonville, SC
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My Project Solution, LLC is an e-commerce development firm. They were founded in 2018 and specialize in E-Commerce Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Founded in 2020, Altius ERP is a small ERP consulting and SI company in Salt Lake City, Utah and Farmington, Utah. Their team offers ERP consulting and SI and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Milton, DE
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CodeFreaks is an application development company. Based in Milton, Delaware, the company was founded in 2021. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Barbara, CA
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Experlogix is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2002, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. The company is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hawley, MN
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Implementation Specialists is an ERP consulting and SI company located in Hawley, Minnesota. They focus on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ridgefield, CT
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MaxQ Technologies is a small Ridgefield, Connecticut-based CRM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vienna, VA
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Cloud consulting & SI company V! Studios offers cloud consulting & SI and Advertising. They are headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casper, WY
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Small Cybersecurity company Psych Ward Inc., is located in Casper, Wyoming. Their services include Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woodbridge Township, NJ
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ANB Technologies, an IT strategy consulting company, is located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. They focus on IT strategy consulting and Event Management and were established in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Collins, CO
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Launched in 2011, Blue Margin, Inc., a small IT managed services company, is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their services include IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westmont, IL
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Silvon Software is a Market Research company established in 1987. The agency specializes in Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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Small PR company beMarketing, is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49McHenry, MD
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Solnet Web Design is a web design agency. Their small team is based in McHenry, Maryland and provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2002.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Norcross, GA
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WebTech Marketing Services is a SEO agency. Launched in 2006, the company is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Software development company Golden Section Technology is located in Houston, Texas. Established in 2013, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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O2 Digital Creative Agency is an application development company established in 2010. The small team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Crystal Lake, IL
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Founded in 2013, Nex Gen Dynamics, a small graphic design company, is in Crystal Lake, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois. Their team offers Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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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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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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$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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$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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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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.