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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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In Atlanta, Georgia and Cambridge, Massachusetts, TechCXO is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and IT strategy
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Greenwich, RI
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EPAC Software Technology is an IT strategy consulting company headquartered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. They offer IT strategy consulting.
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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.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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Founded in 2007, FARMWAVE is an AI company. The company offers Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2000, eVestment is a midsize Atlanta, Georgia-based cloud consulting & SI and Business Consulting company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chattanooga, TN
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Midsize custom software development firm Skuid, is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Strive Consulting is a Business Consulting company. They are based in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Corporate Training & Coaching company Source Consulting Group was founded in 2011. The agency focuses on Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Watertown, MA
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Eustace Consulting is a small Corporate Training & Coaching and IT strategy consulting company. Launched in 2009, the team provides Corporate Training & Coaching and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Votacall, a small answering service, is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Call Center Services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Enlightened, Inc. Is a custom software development firm headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 1999, the team provides Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Barbaricum LLC is a midsize Cybersecurity and PR company launched in 2008. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Cerami is an Architectural Design company. They offer Architectural Design and IT strategy consulting and were established in 1965.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Conexess Group, LLC is a Nashville, Tennessee-based software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aurora, IL
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Cube Hub Inc. Is a midsize Corporate Training & Coaching company located in Aurora, Illinois. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Clifton, NJ
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NuMSP, an IT managed services company, specialize in IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elgin, IL
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Adnet Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and Web Design and are in Elgin, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Established in 2010, T.G. Consultants Inc is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Honolulu, HI
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UX agency and Cybersecurity company Oceanit focuses on UX/UI Design and Cybersecurity. They were founded in 1985.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Zilker Technology LLC. Is an UX design company. The midsize Austin, Texas-based team specializes in UX/UI Design and Artificial Intelligence. The company was founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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Blue Moon Digital, Inc. Is a midsize branding agency launched in 2014. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Columbus, OH
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Photon - Columbus, an IT managed services company, specialize in IT managed services and UX/UI Design. They were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP is an Accounting company in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Launched in 1948, the team provides Accounting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salina, KS
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K·Coe Isom is a midsize Accounting company located in Salina, Kansas. The team provides Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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Paige Technologies LLC is an IT strategy consulting company located in Overland Park, Kansas. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Des Moines, IA
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Armolon Corporation, a Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. They focus on Cybersecurity and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ankeny, IA
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Pratum, a Cybersecurity company, is in Ankeny, Iowa. They specialize in Cybersecurity and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Topeka, KS
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The C-Team Studios, LLC is a graphic design company. Launched in 2001, the firm is located in Topeka, Kansas. Their team provides Graphic Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sherwood, AR
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Galley Support Innovations is an IT strategy consulting and Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is in Sherwood, Arkansas. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Marketing
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Vegas CPA Group, LLC is an Accounting company. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based firm offers Accounting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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RiVi Consulting Group L.L.C is an artificial intelligence company. Their team is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company provides Artificial Intelligence and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedar Rapids, IA
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Creative Software Services, an IT strategy consulting company, was established in 1991. They specializes in IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coralville, IA
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IT managed services company Rock Technology offers IT managed services and unified communications consulting & SI. They were launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marshalltown, IA
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BDH Technology is an IT managed services company founded in 2003. The small team provides IT managed services and unified communications consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Greenwood Village, CO
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SambaSafety, a custom software development firm and cloud consulting & SI company, offer Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI. They were founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Missoula, MT
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LMG Security is a Cybersecurity company. The team is headquartered in Missoula, Montana, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Randori is a Cybersecurity company. The New York, New York-based agency focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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The William Everett Group is a software development company. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Orbis Solutions, Inc is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based Cybersecurity company. The team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Speedway, IN
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Sentree Systems, Corp. Is a Cybersecurity company in Speedway, Indiana. The team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woodworth, LA
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Ingalls Information Security is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is in Woodworth, Louisiana. Their services include Cybersecurity and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Eatontown, NJ
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Yorktel is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are based in Eatontown, New Jersey and have midsize team of experts. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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PamTen Inc, a Cybersecurity company, is located in Princeton, New Jersey. They provide Cybersecurity and were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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The Shumaker Technology Group is a web design company. The Lansing, Michigan-based agency specializes in Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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Dispersive Networks, Inc., an IoT development and Cybersecurity company, was launched in 2010. The team focuses on IoT development and Cybersecurity and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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EmeraldCube Solutions is an IoT development and Cybersecurity company. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Their services include IoT development and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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The Mako Group, LLC is a Cybersecurity company. They are located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Their team offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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IT strategy consulting company Advan Soft International is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Clifton, NJ
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Spruce Technology, Inc., a Cybersecurity company, was established in 2006. The team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edison, NJ
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Apex Technology Group Inc., is a CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI company founded in 2001. The firm provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Netrocon Digital, a CRM consulting and SI company, specialize in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. They were established in 2002.
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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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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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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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33.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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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
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.