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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Watchung, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI company Red Hibbert Group LLC was established in 2016. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Autowoven is a small cloud consulting & SI company in Princeton, New Jersey. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Cloud Daddy is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2017. The team offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Mividi, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Princeton, New Jersey-based company was launched in 2011. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Etelligence, Inc. Is a small Jersey City, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edison, NJ
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StrikeForce Technologies, Inc., a Cybersecurity company, was launched in 2001. The firm provides Cybersecurity, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edison, NJ
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Econtenti, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. The company is based in Edison, New Jersey. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Launched in 2012, SpikeIT Global Solutions, INC is a cloud consulting & SI company. In Edison, New Jersey, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Plainfield, NJ
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Inpensa Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company based in South Plainfield, New Jersey. They provide IT strategy consulting and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Parilux Investment Technology is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Edison, New Jersey, the company offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249East Brunswick, NJ
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Resource Logistics Inc. Is an East Brunswick, New Jersey-based IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT staff augmentation and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middlesex, NJ
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Compest Solutions Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2006. In Middlesex, New Jersey, the team offers IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Piscataway, NJ
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IPolarity LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. They are based in Piscataway, New Jersey and have small team of experts. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin Township, NJ
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Harken Data Inc. Is a Franklin Township, New Jersey-based IT strategy consulting company. They specialize in IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Franklin Township, NJ
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Vortalsoft Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI company. Established in 2000, their team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woodbridge Township, NJ
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PruTech Solutions, Inc., a big data company and CRM consulting and SI company, was established in 1998. They specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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Based in Redwood City, California, Pinn is an artificial intelligence development company and Cybersecurity company. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tallahassee, FL
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Consulting Solutions International is a Tallahassee, Florida-based IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allen, TX
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Vennison Technologies is a small Allen, Texas-based IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allen, TX
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Cloud consulting & SI and application development company Binary Computing is in Allen, Texas. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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The Clean Tech Center is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team of employees is in Syracuse, New York. Their team offers IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Cloud consulting & SI company GSM Plus Infotech LLP is in Chandler, Arizona and London , England. They offer cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Launched in 2008, Blue Bridge Development is a small website development company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their team focuses on Web Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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DefenseStorm is a Cybersecurity company. The company is based in Alpharetta, Georgia and Seattle, Washington. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cartersville, GA
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Founded in 2008, BorderHawk, LLC is a small Cartersville, Georgia-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richardson, TX
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CNET Global Solutions, Inc is a software development company. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI and is located in Richardson, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richardson, TX
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Enseo is a midsize Richardson, Texas-based cloud consulting & SI and IoT development company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salem, VA
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Ethos Technologies is a Cybersecurity company. They are located in Salem, Virginia and have small team of experts. Their services include Cybersecurity and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Medford, OR
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Ashland Partners is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Medford, Oregon and focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting. The firm was established in 1992.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Glen Allen, VA
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Keiter CPAs is a Glen Allen, Virginia-based Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wayne, NJ
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FITECH Consultants is an ERP consulting and SI company. The agency is in Wayne, New Jersey. Their team offers ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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CloudView Partners is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is in Old Bridge, New Jersey and provides cloud consulting & SI. The agency was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Herndon, VA
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XiarTech, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 2013, their team specializes in Cybersecurity and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Herndon, VA
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IoT development and Cybersecurity company Iron Bow Technologies was launched in 2011. The agency provides IoT development and Cybersecurity, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brea, CA
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Computer Lab International is a cloud consulting & SI company. Based in Brea, California, the company was founded in 1988. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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OptiMine Software, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2008, the agency is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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SirsiDynix is a cloud consulting & SI company. The midsize Lehi, Utah-based team focuses on cloud consulting & SI. The company was launched in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harvey, LA
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Founded in 2001, Think IT Solutions is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI and is in Harvey, Louisiana and Frederick, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Tradebuilder, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2015. The agency provides cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kernersville, NC
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Software development firm and IT strategy consulting company Core Techs offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting. They are located in Kernersville, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westmont, IL
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Located in Westmont, Illinois, Forcify Consulting is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westmont, IL
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Launched in 1999, Axiom Technology Group is a midsize business intelligence company in Westmont, Illinois. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jamaica, NY
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Transfotech Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team is based in Jamaica, New York. The company focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lewisville, TX
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EZLynx, a cloud consulting & SI company, is based in Lewisville, Texas. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Troy, MI
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T-Tech Solutions LLC is a Troy, Michigan-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2004, N3 is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Clarus Designs, an IT strategy consulting company, is in San Francisco, California. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dumfries, VA
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Accounting and IT strategy consulting company SUCCEED TO LEAD LLC was established in 2007. The small team focuses on Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Upper Marlboro, MD
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Corporate Training & Coaching company Creative Business Solutions, Inc. Is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rockville, MD
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Business Consulting company TFC Consulting, Inc. Is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. They focus on Business Consulting and Accounting.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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33.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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35.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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33.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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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 - 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.