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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Navitas Partners, LLC is a midsize Cybersecurity company founded in 2008. Their team provides Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bowie, MD
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EZ CODE is a Bowie, Maryland-based Cybersecurity company. They provide Cybersecurity and Web Development.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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NorthShore Resources, Inc. Is a big data company founded in 2000. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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RIGSERV, a data analytics company and ERP consulting and SI company, was established in 1999. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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EPMI, a Centroid Company, a data analytics company and ERP consulting and SI company, focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI. They were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Dimas, CA
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Anand PAG Inc is a small CRM consulting and SI company located in San Dimas, California. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kalamazoo, MI
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Launched in 1981, SalesPage Technologies is a business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Myers-Holum is a midsize big data analytics company and ERP consulting and SI company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI and were founded in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Spendflo is a Market Research company. In San Francisco, California, the company was established in 2020. Their services include Market Research and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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Established in 2012, Safe Security is a Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and is located in Palo Alto, California and Santa Clara, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Cybersecurity company Skybox Security was launched in 2002. The team provides Cybersecurity and is in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Scottdale, PA
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ANALYGENCE is a midsize Cybersecurity company based in Scottdale, Pennsylvania and Fulton, Maryland. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Small Cybersecurity company Ethical Intruder, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Vigilant Ops, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 2019, the company offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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Advanced Threat Analysis Inc. (ATA) is a Cybersecurity company located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Severn, Maryland. The team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Valley View, OH
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Cybersecurity company AgileBlue is in Valley View, Ohio. They offer Cybersecurity and were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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CyberSure LLC is a Cybersecurity company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 2021, the team offers Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dayton, OH
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Strong Crypto, a Cybersecurity company, is based in Dayton, Ohio. They provide Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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InSOC is a Cybersecurity company. They are in West Hollywood, California, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Midsize Cybersecurity company Virima Inc., is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Socium Security, a Cybersecurity company, is in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. They provide Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HackNotice is a Cybersecurity company. They offer Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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InfoSecurity Compliance Corp is a Cybersecurity company. Launched in 2007, their team provides Cybersecurity and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pontiac, MI
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TARA Risk is a Cybersecurity company. Located in Pontiac, Michigan, their small team focuses on Cybersecurity. The company was launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denton, TX
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E-Panzer is a Cybersecurity company. Launched in 2010, the agency is based in Denton, Texas. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2019, Canopy Systems, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. The team provides Cybersecurity and is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Princeton, NJ
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Established in 2013, SEQURETEK is a Cybersecurity company. The team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Matawan, NJ
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Riskigy Cybersecurity & Tech Advisors is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team of employees is based in Matawan, New Jersey. Their team offers Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton Park, NY
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Reverus is a Cybersecurity company located in Clifton Park, New York and Charlotte, North Carolina. They offer Cybersecurity and were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Village of Clarkston, MI
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Security Vitals is a Cybersecurity company. Located in Village of Clarkston, Michigan, their small team provides Cybersecurity and Application Testing. The agency was launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Novi, MI
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Nemasis is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 1993, the team offers Cybersecurity. The agency is headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Securely Managed is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and specializes in Cybersecurity. The firm was launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Burlington, MA
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Cybersecurity company Pentera was founded in 2015. The company specializes in Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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ProGloBix is a Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting company. Established in 2012, the team offers Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting. The firm is in Bellevue, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spencertown, NY
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Located in Spencertown, New York, FortMesa is a Cybersecurity company. They offer Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pittsford, NY
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IGI Cybersecurity, a Cybersecurity company, focus on Cybersecurity. They were founded in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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OccamSec, a midsize Cybersecurity company, is in New York, New York and London, England. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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RAVENii is a Cybersecurity company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Launched in 2014, the team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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WizNucleus, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. Launched in 2009, the team provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Road Map Technologies, LLC is a Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting company. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm provides Cybersecurity and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Galaxy3 is a Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and are in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hagerstown, MD
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Spyder-Soft, a Cybersecurity company, was established in 2020. The company provides Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cohasset, MA
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CyVision Technologies, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. They are based in Cohasset, Massachusetts and Bethesda, Maryland and have small team of experts. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Portland, OR
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Metasecurity Solutions is a Cybersecurity company. They are headquartered in Portland, Oregon and have midsize team. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woburn, MA
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Fellsway Group, LLC, a Cybersecurity company, is based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Acelium, a Cybersecurity company, was founded in 2009. The agency focuses on Cybersecurity, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tampa, FL
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Deepwatch is a Cybersecurity company based in Tampa, Florida. They offer Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Fortress Information Security is a Cybersecurity company. The team is based in Orlando, Florida, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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Nucleus Security is a midsize Cybersecurity company in Sarasota, Florida. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Secure Ideas, LLC is a small Jacksonville, Florida-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and Application Testing.
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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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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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$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.