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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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 37 projectsDreamix is a versatile IT solutions provider specializing in software development, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics. Reviews highlight their adaptability, effective communication, and high-quality deliverables, with 100% of reviews praising their project management and professionalism. Clients appreciate their cultural fit and ability to exceed expectations, with no areas for improvement noted in any reviews.
$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 - 249San Antonio, TX
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Diligent Consulting Inc is a Cybersecurity company. Their team is in San Antonio, Texas. The company focuses on Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Cloud Tekis LLC is a small Enterprise App Modernization company located in Jacksonville, Florida. The team offers Enterprise App Modernization and Engineering.
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See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile IT service provider offering software development, customer support, and project management services. The company is highly regarded for its technical expertise, adaptability, and strong cultural alignment, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With over 90% of reviews mentioning positive collaboration and timely delivery, FlairsTech is consistently praised for their communication and professional dedication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in IT infrastructure improvements, network security, and consulting. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their prompt problem-solving and proactive support. Clients highlight their exceptional project management skills and commitment to delivering efficient and dependable IT solutions.
Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 22 projectsLogiQuad Solutions Private Limited is a multifaceted IT services company specializing in full-stack development, DevOps, and software engineering. Across various reviews, LogiQuad is praised for its technical expertise, project management, and proactive communication, leading to nearly 100% positive feedback. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to deliver scalable, efficient solutions while maintaining excellent client relationships and communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbia, SC
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Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Pinnacle Consulting LLC is a custom software development company. Founded in 2003, the team provides Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Charleston, SC
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InfoArch, a midsize custom software development company, is in Charleston, South Carolina. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lexington, KY
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Established in 2018, Gray Solutions is a midsize Lexington, Kentucky-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bellevue, WA
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Auth0 by Okta is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their midsize team is based in Bellevue, Washington and provides cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development. The firm was founded in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cary, NC
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JPS Tech Solutions LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are based in Cary, North Carolina and have midsize team. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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See all 104 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a Salesforce development company recognized for its expertise in creating and customizing CRM systems, including Salesforce integrations and applications. The company is praised for its strong project management, responsiveness, and ability to deliver projects on time. Clients repeatedly commend Peeklogic's consistent communication and alignment with company values, with no major areas for improvement noted across reviews.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sioux City, IA
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Data analytics company InteliX Systems was launched in 2015. The company specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Boise, ID
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Allata, a Generative AI company, was founded in 2016. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho and Dallas, Texas, the team specializes in Generative AI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jacksonville, FL
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Cybertech Software Solutions is a Cybersecurity company. The team offers Cybersecurity and IoT development and is located in Jacksonville, Florida and Chantilly, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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FIDSOR is a mobile app development firm. The Houston, Texas-based team focuses on Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Development Innovation System is a custom software development company. Launched in 2018, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fairlawn, OH
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IFlex is a midsize IT strategy consulting company. Launched in 2010, the team provides IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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In Baltimore, Maryland, Electronics Value Recovery is an IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dalton, MA
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Based in Dalton, Massachusetts, RBD Electronics is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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DomainTools is a Cybersecurity company. The Seattle, Washington-based company was founded in 2004. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a Cybersecurity company. Located in Washington, District of Columbia and San Francisco, California, the firm specializes in Cybersecurity and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Midsize Cybersecurity company Envorso, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and Detroit, Michigan. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Leviathan Security Group, a Cybersecurity company, focuses on Cybersecurity. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Seattle, WA
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Established in 2010, Guidepost Solutions, a midsize Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and New York, New York. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Cybersecurity company DeepSurface Security was founded in 2017. The team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Vertiance is a Seattle, Washington-based Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Plymouth, MI
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Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Cyberforceq is a midsize Cybersecurity company. The team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ada, MI
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COLT Cyber Security Consultants, LLC is a Cybersecurity company. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baton Rouge, LA
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Gutsy is a Cybersecurity company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baton Rouge, LA
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Vigilus is an UX agency. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based firm was established in 2019. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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See all 1 projectsRITC Cybersecurity is a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in HIPAA, NIST, SOC2, CMMC, and PCI compliance. We offer services like cybersecurity program development, vCISO consulting, risk
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Cyberhelp LLC is a Cybersecurity and e-commerce development firm. They are in Phoenix, Arizona and have midsize team. Their services include Cybersecurity and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bellevue, NE
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Dark Wolf Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska and Herndon, Virginia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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SevenPico is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Low/No Code Development and is located in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oak Brook, IL
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Geneca is an user experience agency in Oak Brook, Illinois. They specialize in UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting and were founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Resco is a mobile app development company founded in 1999. The company specializes in Mobile App Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Solved Systems is a cloud consulting & SI company. The company is based in Houston, Texas. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Founded in 2020, Black Badger Software Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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SecretShield is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oxford, MS
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EdgeTheory is a Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence company. In Oxford, Mississippi, the company was founded in 2012. Their services include Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Qarik, an Egen Company is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their midsize team is in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Generative AI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cary, NC
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Solvent CyberSecurity, a Cybersecurity company, was established in 2017. The company focuses on Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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The Cyber Breakfast Club, a Cybersecurity company, is in Charlotte, North Carolina. They specialize in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Rozin Security, a Cybersecurity company, is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They focus on Cybersecurity and were launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cary, NC
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Secmation is a Cybersecurity company. Located in Huntsville, Alabama and Cary, North Carolina, the agency specializes in Cybersecurity and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntsville, AL
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SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. They were established in 2005, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montgomery, AL
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Heptagon Information Technology, LLC, a Cybersecurity company, was launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Endpoint Armor Corp is a Cybersecurity company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Cybersecurity. The firm is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Alaka‘i Services Group, Inc is a Cybersecurity company. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Located in Las Vegas, Nevada and Brea, California, ThreatHunter.ai is a Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesterfield, MO
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Small Cybersecurity company Innovilink, is in Chesterfield, Missouri. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Cybersecurity company Global Guardian was established in 2012. The team provides Cybersecurity and is located in McLean, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rome, NY
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Cybersecurity company Assured Information Security (AIS) is based in Rome, New York and Catonsville, Maryland. Founded in 2001, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Blackswan Cybersecurity is a small Cybersecurity company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their services include 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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33.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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38.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Gaithersburg, MD
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. IT Services and Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based IT consulting companies help organizations plan, implement, and optimize their technology infrastructure. Engagements range from short-term advisory work to long-term managed services.
These dedicated firms generally offer service areas like cloud migration and management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST), digital transformation strategy, help desk and end-user support, data analytics and business intelligence, and network design and infrastructure management.
American IT consulting firms operate under a consistent legal and data-privacy framework, which matters if your organization handles sensitive customer data or must comply with HIPAA, SOC 2, or state-level data laws. U.S.-based consultants work in your time zone, have direct experience with North American enterprise vendor ecosystems, and can deploy on-site when needed. For companies that have tried offshore-only arrangements and hit communication or accountability friction, a domestic team often reduces total project risk.
According to Clutch pricing data, U.S. IT consulting rates typically fall in the $100 – $250 per hour range. Managed services contracts are usually priced on a per-user monthly model, commonly $75 – $175 per user per month.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements often range from $25,000 to well over $500,000, depending on complexity. Always ask vendors to separate professional services fees from any third-party software or infrastructure costs.
Start by defining your technical requirements and engagement type — i.e., ongoing managed support, time-bound project, or strategic advisory. Then match expertise to your stack, check industry experience, review verified client feedback, ask about team composition, and clarify escalation paths.
For managed services especially, know your SLAs and what happens when something goes wrong after hours. Take advantage of Clutch’s collection of verified client reviews and data-driven resources to guide your search for the ideal IT consulting partner.
- Be cautious if a firm can't provide references from similar engagements
- Provides vague scope definitions without milestones
- Oversells proprietary tools, creating vendor lock-in
- Has high staff turnover
- Avoids discussing pricing structures early
Contracts without milestones or acceptance criteria invite scope creep and billing disputes. Recognizing these red flags early helps you avoid unnecessary risks, wasted resources, and compliance headaches.