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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Worthville, KY
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AcneHOST is a Lagos, Nigeria-based other IT consulting and SI company. Their services include other IT consulting and SI and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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Ninecoves is a small big data company and AI firm based in Thousand Oaks, California. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norwood, OH
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Omniboom is an other IT consulting and SI company. The Norwood, Ohio-based company was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in other IT consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Web Service Washington is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Based in Burbank, California and Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, Mentor Consulting Services is a small ERP consulting and SI company. The team offers ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2021, Saltbox Mgmt is a small CRM consulting and SI company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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MeasureBit, LLC is a data analytics company. The small Wilmington, Delaware-based team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence. The agency was established in 2021.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vienna, VA
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Vectr Solutions is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2015.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Launched in 2020, Cloud Journey Group, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pontiac, MI
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Located in Pontiac, Michigan, Concept Marketing Communication Group LLC is a branding firm. Founded in 2007, the team focuses on Branding and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Northglenn, CO
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Founded in 2020, Krivy LLC is a midsize Northglenn, Colorado-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kennesaw, GA
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LSK Consultants LLC is a small ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2020. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and Application Testing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Launched in 2017, Ujima Digital is a big data company. The small team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and AR/VR development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Tempe, AZ
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Faraya, a software development company, was launched in 2019. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pinellas Park, FL
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Southern Imaging Copiers is an Other Marketing company founded in 2014. The team focuses on Other Marketing and Business Consulting and is based in Pinellas Park, Florida.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Erie, CO
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Small ERP consulting and SI company Zero Point ERP, is headquartered in Erie, Colorado. The team provides ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Impel Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team is headquartered in San Diego, California and Irvine, California, and their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Cloudfruit, a big data company and Data Annotation Services company, was founded in 2022. The firm specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Data Annotation Services, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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Big data analytics company and AI development company Realist AI was launched in 2016. The firm specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. George, UT
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CRM consulting and SI company CRM Infusion was established in 2020. The small team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monrovia, CA
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ERP consulting and SI company DigitBridge is headquartered in Monrovia, California. They specialize in ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Witpbx.com is an unified communications consulting & SI and call center launched in 2013. The firm focuses on unified communications consulting & SI and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49GRYMR-DEVNDLE, KY
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Business intelligence company Ubico Infosoft was established in 2018. The agency focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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Workflow Design is a CRM consulting and SI company in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Octoon Technologies is a Seattle, Washington-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Depot Analytics, an artificial intelligence development company, provide Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting. They were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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Travel Scrape is a Houston, Texas-based big data analytics company. Launched in 2017, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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PITS Global Technology Solutions is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tulare, CA
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Established in 2019, Latest Lead is a data analytics company. The firm offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Marietta, GA
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Tech Recovery Pros LLC, an IT managed services company, is located in Marietta, Georgia. Founded in 2021, the team offers IT managed services.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Ledger Bytes is an ERP consulting and SI company. Launched in 2020, the company provides ERP consulting and SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Yavda Analytics Private Limited is a business intelligence company. Founded in 2018, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Clearly Solutions is a big data company established in 2019. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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CloseDr is a CRM consulting and SI company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madison, WI
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Erawatech is a website development company. The firm is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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ITP 360 is an IT managed services company launched in 2006. The agency focuses on IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Offsoar, a big data company, was founded in 2012. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hempstead, NY
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Thought Bakery, a branding firm, is in West Hempstead, New York. They offer Branding and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49League City, TX
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ERP consulting and SI and custom software development firm Odoo Tank was founded in 2022. The small team offers ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Meriden, CT
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NeeFox® is a social media marketing firm. They are in Meriden, Connecticut and Lahore, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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In Phoenix, Arizona, Speaks Financial Group is an Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orland Park, IL
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Cybertech Web Design, an user experience company, was established in 2013. The team offers UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Tech Team One is a small IT managed services company in Austin, Texas. The team offers IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Gaithersburg, MD
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UnityPay is a Product Design company launched in 2006. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Gaithersburg, Maryland, the team provides Product Design and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Tech Support Austin is an IT managed services company based in Austin, Texas. Their services include IT managed services and Compliance Consulting.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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DATAENGITE is a big data company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and Web Development and are located in Houston, Texas.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Glendale, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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See all 1 projectsFounded in 2007, NerdTek Inc. has established itself as a global leader in software services, offering cutting-edge technology solutions across diverse industries. As an ISO-certified, mid-sized IT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Eastridge Analytics LLC is a big data company established in 2020. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ballwin, MO
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The Database Diva is an Email Marketing company based in Ballwin, Missouri. Founded in 2005, the team offers Email Marketing and Content 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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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
95% IT Consulting5% Other
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U.S. IT Services and Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based IT consulting companies help organizations plan, implement, and optimize their technology infrastructure. Engagements range from short-term advisory work to long-term managed services.
These dedicated firms generally offer service areas like cloud migration and management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST), digital transformation strategy, help desk and end-user support, data analytics and business intelligence, and network design and infrastructure management.
American IT consulting firms operate under a consistent legal and data-privacy framework, which matters if your organization handles sensitive customer data or must comply with HIPAA, SOC 2, or state-level data laws. U.S.-based consultants work in your time zone, have direct experience with North American enterprise vendor ecosystems, and can deploy on-site when needed. For companies that have tried offshore-only arrangements and hit communication or accountability friction, a domestic team often reduces total project risk.
According to Clutch pricing data, U.S. IT consulting rates typically fall in the $100 – $250 per hour range. Managed services contracts are usually priced on a per-user monthly model, commonly $75 – $175 per user per month.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements often range from $25,000 to well over $500,000, depending on complexity. Always ask vendors to separate professional services fees from any third-party software or infrastructure costs.
Start by defining your technical requirements and engagement type — i.e., ongoing managed support, time-bound project, or strategic advisory. Then match expertise to your stack, check industry experience, review verified client feedback, ask about team composition, and clarify escalation paths.
For managed services especially, know your SLAs and what happens when something goes wrong after hours. Take advantage of Clutch’s collection of verified client reviews and data-driven resources to guide your search for the ideal IT consulting partner.
- Be cautious if a firm can't provide references from similar engagements
- Provides vague scope definitions without milestones
- Oversells proprietary tools, creating vendor lock-in
- Has high staff turnover
- Avoids discussing pricing structures early
Contracts without milestones or acceptance criteria invite scope creep and billing disputes. Recognizing these red flags early helps you avoid unnecessary risks, wasted resources, and compliance headaches.