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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsTotal Secure Technology is a managed IT services company specializing in IT support, security, and infrastructure management. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their prompt response times, effective project management, and strong customer service. Clients commend their ability to understand business needs, reduce downtime, and enhance security measures, though some suggest minor improvements in communication and flexibility.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorporate Technologies is a managed IT service provider specializing in comprehensive IT support, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their technical expertise, responsiveness, and problem-solving capabilities. Many reviewers (about 75%) highlight their professionalism and commitment to client needs, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in enhancing IT infrastructure, security, and support. Reviews indicate a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their exceptional service, rapid problem-solving, and proactive approach. Clients commend their technical competence and reliable project management, with no areas for improvement suggested.
$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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rochester, NY
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Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP is a Business Consulting company. The Rochester, New York-based firm was established in 1975. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Founded in 2012, GUILD is a small Honolulu, Hawaii-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 102 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a specialized Salesforce development company delivering customized solutions in CRM integration and app development. They consistently receive positive feedback for their project management and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews highlighting their expertise in Salesforce and timely delivery. Clients repeatedly commend their practical, solution-oriented approach and efficient communication, making them a reliable partner for Salesforce-related projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aurora, IL
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Business Consulting company Pinnakle Technologies, Inc. Provides Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting. They were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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SolluCIO Partners is a Cybersecurity company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The team provides Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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Affinity, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company was launched in 2003. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrison, NJ
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In Harrison, New Jersey, Derex Technologies Inc is an ECM consulting and SI company. They specialize in ECM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Humble, TX
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IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company Pivotal Management Consulting is headquartered in Humble, Texas. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Carrollton, TX
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Zodiac Solutions, Inc is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2011, their team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maryville, TN
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Established in 1985, Exitech Corporation is a small Cybersecurity and Business Consulting company. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, VA
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IronArch Technology is a Business Consulting company founded in 2013. The team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aurora, CO
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DeNOVO Solutions, LLC is a custom software development firm. The midsize Augusta, Georgia-based team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI. The agency was founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hackensack, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI and website development firm IData Corporation was established in 1996. The small team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Olathe, KS
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Chelsoft Solutions Co., an user experience design company, is based in Olathe, Kansas and Vijayawada, India. Established in 2010, the team offers UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chantilly, VA
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Software development firm Newbrook Solutions, Inc. Was launched in 2004. The team provides Custom Software Development and IT managed services and is based in Chantilly, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Make & Build, a software development firm, was founded in 2012. They focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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UB Technology Innovations (UBTI) is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Anaheim, California-based team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Stratus Meridian is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is in Irvine, California. Their team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Saline, MI
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CriTech Research, Inc. Is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Saline, Michigan, their team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Camco Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2011 and offer CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Burlington, MA
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Progress, an application development company, was established in 1981. In Burlington, Massachusetts, the team offers Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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In Boston, Massachusetts, Ambassador Labs is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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Custom software development firm Carrollton Enterprise Services was launched in 2003. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Madison, WI
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Flexion Inc. Is a Madison, Wisconsin-based user experience agency. They provide UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Midsize graphic design agency Coin Delta, is in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Graphic Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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HastyEgg is a software development company. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based agency was established in 2020. Their team offers Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Mateo, CA
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Marvel Marketers is a branding firm. The San Mateo, California-based team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Skill-Up Technologies is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2016, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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Premier CloudTech is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2017. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Brightpearl by Sage is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2007, the firm is located in Austin, Texas. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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FSTeck LLC is an IT strategy consulting company located in Tampa, Florida. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tucson, AZ
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TES-i is a Cybersecurity company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Tucson, Arizona. Their team offers Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Linksoft Technologies is a midsize New York, New York-based business intelligence company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Kissi & Co. Is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Apex, NC
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CRM consulting and SI company GridMate is based in Apex, North Carolina. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, TBD Solutions Inc is a small business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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Auspicate is a big data analytics company and IT managed services company established in 2011. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lewis Center, OH
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Radiant Technology Group, Inc. Is a business intelligence company based in Lewis Center, Ohio. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Duluth, GA
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SplashBI is a big data analytics company. Located in Duluth, Georgia, the company offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dublin, CA
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Founded in 2014, InnovaPath Inc is a midsize UX design agency. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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TRUSTBYTES is a Cybersecurity company in San Francisco, California. Their services include Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bend, OR
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Zuri Group is a midsize web design company headquartered in Bend, Oregon. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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To The Next Level is a small HR Consulting company in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include HR Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pompano Beach, FL
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Launched in 2018, Insightful Analytics, LLC is a Market Research company. The agency focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Founded in 2018, LedgerOps Inc. Is a Cybersecurity and Blockchain company. The team provides Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Naoris Protocol, a Cybersecurity and Blockchain company, is in Wilmington, Delaware. They specialize in Cybersecurity and Blockchain and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2023, Resonance Security Inc is a small New York, New York-based Cybersecurity company. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milpitas, CA
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LokiBots, a cloud consulting & SI company, specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westerville, OH
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Sharp Decisions is a Blockchain company established in 1990. The firm offers Blockchain and Cybersecurity, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Spokane, WA
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Ignitium is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their midsize team is located in Spokane, Washington. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Small Recruiting company Nelson Frank, is based in Melbourne, Australia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team offers Recruiting and IT strategy consulting.
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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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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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36.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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33.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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35.2/40.018/20 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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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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35.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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36.4/40.016.8/20 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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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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 - 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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38.3/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Plano, TX
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35.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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. 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.