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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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In Portland, Oregon and Reno, Nevada, Gunter Group is a Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Leawood, KS
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Established in 1915, Black & Veatch is a large Business Consulting company. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Cybersecurity.
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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 - 249Huntsville, AL
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Synapse Wireless, Inc. Is a Huntsville, Alabama-based IoT development company. They offer IoT development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Mateo, CA
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PingCAP is a big data analytics company. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services and are headquartered in San Mateo, California and Beijing, China.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntsville, AL
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NMR Consulting is an IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the team provides IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntsville, AL
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EnGenius Consulting Group is a midsize IT strategy consulting company launched in 1996. Their team offers IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Des Moines, IA
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Midsize web development company Mittera, is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Enterprise Technology Services is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and were launched in 1998. The agency is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manhattan, KS
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Business Consulting company Boomer Consulting, Inc. Was established in 1992. The team specializes in Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Agelix Consulting is an IT managed services company headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. They specialize in IT managed services and Business Consulting and were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Insighti LLC is a Cybersecurity company. Their team is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and Praha, Czech Republic. The company specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Launched in 1996, WAC Solution Partners, a midsize Accounting company, is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Their team specializes in Accounting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manhattan, KS
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Launched in 1996, InterKan.Net is a small Manhattan, Kansas-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Founded in 2001, Bright Spectrum, Inc. Is a web design agency. The company specializes in Web Design and ECM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aliso Viejo, CA
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Founded in 2002, The Carrera Agency is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Bayside Networks.com, Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They are headquartered in San Diego, California and have small team of experts. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Phoenix, AZ
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Public Consulting Group, an IT strategy consulting and HR Consulting company, specializes in IT strategy consulting and HR Consulting. The agency is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Idaho Falls, ID
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Based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Idaho Small Business Development is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 1998, Techonsite, a small IT strategy consulting company, is located in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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Miicor Consulting Inc is a small Boise, Idaho-based IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Staffing Solutions is a Staffing company. The Portland, Oregon-based agency was launched in 1996. Their team offers Staffing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Tempe, AZ
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Allegis Group is an IT strategy consulting company. In Tempe, Arizona, the agency focuses on IT strategy consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Percipio Consulting Group is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2002, the agency is located in Portland, Oregon. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Enaxis Consulting, an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 2002. The firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Willoughby, OH
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Exodus Integrity Services, an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 1997. The firm offers IT strategy consulting and Staffing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beachwood, OH
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AespaTech is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. Established in 2014, the team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Endeavor Management is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2006. The firm offers IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westford, MA
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Seceon Inc. Is a midsize artificial intelligence firm and Cybersecurity company. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Waltham, MA
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Dynatrace is an AI firm. They were launched in 2005 and specialize in Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irmo, SC
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Advanced Automation Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company in Irmo, South Carolina. Launched in 2003, the team offers IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Columbia, SC
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In Columbia, South Carolina, TM Floyd & Company is an IT strategy consulting company. The team offers IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Neos Consulting Group is an IT strategy consulting company. The company is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Folsom, CA
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Microsan Consultancy Services, an AR/VR development company, was launched in 2010. They specializes in AR/VR development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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Manex Consulting is a Cybersecurity company established in 1995. The firm specializes in Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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MGT Consulting Group is a midsize IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1974.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2014, Bastille is a midsize IoT development company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on IoT development and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Securolytics is an IoT development company based in Atlanta, Georgia. They focus on IoT development and Artificial Intelligence and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Marietta, GA
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MicroCorp is a midsize cloud consulting & SI and IoT development company. Founded in 1986, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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Montner Tech PR is a small IT strategy consulting company located in Westport, Connecticut. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fargo, ND
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InfoNERO, a HR Consulting company, was launched in 2004. The team focuses on HR Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing and is in Fargo, North Dakota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Des Moines, IA
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Founded in 1995, QCI is a midsize custom software development firm located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Their team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Omaha, NE
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XtDirect LLC, a telephone answering service, was founded in 2001. They provides Call Center Services and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manvel, TX
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Product Design company Sparx Engineering is headquartered in Manvel, Texas. The team focuses on Product Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249North Charleston, SC
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CodeLynx Inc is a North Charleston, South Carolina-based software development company. Founded in 2003, the team offers Custom Software Development and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, SC
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ARES Security Corporation, a software development firm and Cybersecurity company, was founded in 1999. The team provides Custom Software Development and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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Provalus is a Roswell, Georgia-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2017, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marietta, GA
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AI development company Sequium Asset Solutions, LLC was launched in 2016. The small team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2002, Rev.io, a midsize IoT development company, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include IoT development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Old Bridge, NJ
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Iconsoft Consulting Group, Inc, a small software development firm, is in Old Bridge, New Jersey. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sandy, UT
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IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company Ricks & Company, LLC is located in Sandy, Utah. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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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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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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$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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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 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.