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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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See all 1 projectsSecuritas Security Services USA, Inc. provides comprehensive security solutions to ensure customer satisfaction. Based on the reviews, clients appreciate their diligence in maintaining high standards and effective communication through various channels. The company's emphasis on aligning closely with client goals and their global reach are noted as particularly impressive.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Spring, TX
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TTC is a Spring, Texas-based Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2004.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tampa, FL
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A-LIGN, a Cybersecurity and Application Testing company, was launched in 2009. The company focuses on Cybersecurity and Application Testing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Doral, FL
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Compuquip Cybersecurity is a Cybersecurity company. The midsize Doral, Florida-based team offers Cybersecurity and Application Testing. The company was founded in 1980.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irving, TX
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Based in Irving, Texas and Dallas, Texas, Echo IT Solutions is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keller, TX
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Juris Disputes & Investigations LLC is a Cybersecurity company. They were founded in 2020 and specialize in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Addison, TX
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7T (SevenTablets, Inc.), an user experience company, is headquartered in Addison, Texas. The team offers UX/UI Design 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wesley Chapel, FL
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Cybersecurity company Identity Fusion, Inc. Is headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Florida and London, England. They focus on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Marino, CA
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Launched in 2014, ZBrains is a small San Marino, California-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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Dazzpers is a Cybersecurity company. They were launched in 2020, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, OH
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Dark Rhino Security, a Cybersecurity company, is in Dublin, Ohio and Bishops Cleeve, England. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Katy, TX
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Cirrus Cybersecurity Group is a Cybersecurity company. In Katy, Texas, the company provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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GUARDA USA is a small Cybersecurity company headquartered in Miami, Florida. The team offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little Elm, TX
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Launched in 2021, Trust0security, a small Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in Little Elm, Texas. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Novato, CA
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Blue Karma Security is a Cybersecurity company based in Novato, California. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Tiger Advisory Group is a Cybersecurity company. Founded in 2018, the firm provides Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Cybersecurity company seeIT Services LLC was founded in 2018. The team offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Launched in 2016, Escalate Group is a cloud consulting & SI company. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Launched in 2018, Xcelerated Consulting Group, LLC. Is a small cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, AL
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Analytical AI, a Cybersecurity company, was founded in 2018. The small team offers Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helena, MT
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Digital Investigative Group, a Cybersecurity company, was founded in 2021. The agency offers Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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ArcLight Solutions is a Cybersecurity company located in Lincoln, Nebraska. They focus on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Titan Rain Cybersecurity, a Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mount Laurel Township, NJ
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Headquartered in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, Cyber Security Consulting Ops is a Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntsville, AL
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Cybersecurity company Star Lab was launched in 2014. In Huntsville, Alabama and Washington, District of Columbia, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntsville, AL
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Bevilacqua Research Corporation is a midsize artificial intelligence firm headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntsville, AL
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Trigon Cyber is a Cybersecurity company. Their team is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm focuses on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Etopia Technologies is a small Omaha, Nebraska-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Londonderry, NH
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Launched in 2003, Topgallant Partners is a small Londonderry, New Hampshire-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glen Rock, NJ
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Cybersecurity company STIGroup is located in Glen Rock, New Jersey. Established in 2000, the team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakewood, NJ
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CyOp Cyber Security, a Cybersecurity company, offer Cybersecurity. They were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Garnet Valley, PA
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Cyber Sleuth Security is a Cybersecurity company. Their team is headquartered in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, New York and focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redmond, WA
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VTeamLabs LLC, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2014. The agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small Cybersecurity company SecReliant, is located in New York, New York. The team offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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Webfargo Data Security, a Cybersecurity company, was founded in 2001. They provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dickinson, ND
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CortecG Inc is a Cybersecurity company located in Dickinson, North Dakota. They offer Cybersecurity and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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TechSolve is a Cybersecurity company. Launched in 1982, the team offers Cybersecurity and IoT development. The company is in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Moraine, OH
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Secure Cyber Defense is a Cybersecurity company headquartered in Moraine, Ohio. The team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stow, OH
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Cybersecurity company Binary Defense is located in Stow, Ohio. The team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Fortis Cyber Solutions, a Cybersecurity company, was launched in 2006. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and Pickerington, Ohio, the team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westlake, OH
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Micro Systems Management, a Cybersecurity company, is located in Westlake, Ohio. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Gigit, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company established in 2016. The firm offers Cybersecurity, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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Certus Cybersecurity is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Accedere Inc is a Denver, Colorado-based Cybersecurity company. The team offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Murray Security Services is a Cybersecurity company founded in 2004. Their team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Farmington, CT
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FPT/Intellinet is an AI development company. They are located in Farmington, Connecticut and Sandy Springs, Georgia. Their team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bend, OR
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New Fathom is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 2019, the agency is in Bend, Oregon. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Zaviant is a small Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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CYBIR, a Cybersecurity company, offers Cybersecurity. The agency is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Moorestown, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camp Hill, PA
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Founded in 2011, Tek Dragons is a Cybersecurity company. The small team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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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+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.3/40.020/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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33.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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32.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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35.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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33.8/40.015.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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33.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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35.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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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.