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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 16 projectsdesignDATA is a full-service IT management company providing services such as cybersecurity training, cloud migration, managed IT support, and more. With nearly 100% positive feedback across diverse industries, clients frequently praise their exceptional customer service, tailored training programs, and proactive technology solutions. About 80% of reviews highlight their strong project management and successful outcomes in enhancing security and efficiency.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorporate Technologies is a managed IT services provider offering support in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical assistance. They maintain high client satisfaction, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and technical expertise. Clients emphasize their patience, reliability, and ability to deliver solutions on time, with minimal disruption. Overall, they are praised for their proactive approach and strong alignment with client needs.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in infrastructure transformation, network security, and IT support. The company consistently delivers dependable and efficient service, with reviews highlighting their ability to quickly resolve challenges and exceed expectations. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their problem-solving capabilities, timely communication, and high availability, with no noted areas for improvement.
$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile IT services company offering software development, DevOps support, customer service, and technical support. They demonstrate strong project management, communication, and flexibility, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback for their technical know-how and team integration. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their value for cost and alignment with company values, while some suggest potential improvements in communication and developer retention.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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U Marketing & IT is an application development firm. Their team is based in El Paso, Texas and focuses on Mobile App Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brentwood, TN
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Established in 2015, Perfected Solutions LLC is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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See all 96 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a Salesforce development and consulting firm specializing in CRM implementation, customization, and integration. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers highlighting their strong project management, responsiveness, and ability to adapt Salesforce solutions to client needs. Clients also frequently commend Peeklogic, LLC for their clear communication and efficient delivery of projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2008, Phoenix Afterglow is a small Irvine, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Global Women in Blockchain, a Blockchain company, is in Denver, Colorado. The team specializes in Blockchain and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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PrivKey LLC is a Cybersecurity company based in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hopatcong, NJ
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SeedTech LLC is a small SEO services firm founded in 2017. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southlake, TX
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Streamsoft Consulting is a social media marketing firm. The Southlake, Texas-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Taliferro Group is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Seattle, Washington-based firm was established in 2020. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Integrated Access Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and unified communications consulting & SI and are headquartered in Irvine, California.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerVero Beach, FL
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Valor Automation LLC is a small Cybersecurity company launched in 2025. Their team provides Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCheyenne, WY
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Suite Certified, an ERP consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They offer ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2000.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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See all 7 projectsDev.Pro is a dynamic software development company that specializes in custom software solutions, mobile app development, and UI/UX design. Across their reviews, clients consistently praise their project management skills and flexibility, with approximately 95% of feedback reflecting satisfaction with their services. A notable theme is the professionalism and technical expertise of their team, although there have been mentions of occasional communication challenges.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Website development firm Nurdsoft focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development. They are in Los Angeles, California and Gurugram, India.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chapel Hill, NC
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See all 4 projectsITG Commerce is a professional web development and IT service provider specializing in e-commerce solutions, project management, and platform support. Their clients consistently praise their timely delivery, effective project management, and high-quality work, with over 95% of the feedback being positive. Clients frequently commend their flexibility and ability to meet challenging deadlines, highlighting their dedication and professionalism.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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Cipher Solutions is a custom software development company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Madhapur, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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Webfortis is an ECM consulting and SI company in Walnut Creek, California. The team offers ECM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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Silent Sector, a Compliance Consulting company, was founded in 2016. They focuses on Compliance Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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IT strategy consulting company Gart Tech is based in Kyiv, Ukraine and New York, New York. They focus on IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Rivet Flow is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in San Francisco, California, the firm provides CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schertz, TX
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AlgorithmsPlus, LLC is a big data analytics company. The firm is headquartered in Schertz, Texas. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shelbyville, KY
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IT managed services and Cybersecurity company Phoenix-IT was founded in 1998. The team focuses on IT managed services and Cybersecurity and is in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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SINGWA ENTERPRISES, INC. Is an IT managed services company in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2006, the team focuses on IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMiramar, FL
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Central Nexus IT is an IT managed services company. In Miramar, Florida, the company was launched in 2018. Their team provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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Launched in 2023, StoreLock is a Cybersecurity company. The small team provides Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Colorado Springs, CO
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TeKnowledge, a software development company, offer Custom Software Development and Application Testing. They were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hillsborough Township, NJ
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Launched in 2005, DesIDEA Software Technologies Pvt Ltd is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team provides ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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See all 2 projectsGooApps® is a mobile app development company specializing in CRM solutions with seamless AI integration. The company is highly praised for its professionalism, innovation, and dedication, consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining clear communication. Notably, 100% of the feedback is positive, highlighting their customer-centric approach and robust post-launch support. Reviewers commend the high adoption rate and improved business outcomes facilitated by GooApps' solutions.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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CRM consulting and SI company VOICE2insight specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. They were launched in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nashville, TN
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Kanini Software Solutions is a Nashville, Tennessee-based software development company. The team offers Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rocklin, CA
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Established in 2003, Intuitive Networks, Inc. Is a small IT managed services company located in Rocklin, California. Their team provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Britain, PA
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Based in New Britain, Pennsylvania, Carisma is a small IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Millersville, MD
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IT managed services company Summit Business Technologies provides IT managed services and Cybersecurity. They are headquartered in Millersville, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockbridge, GA
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Established in 1999, RAM-Tech PC Solutions, LLC, a small IT managed services company, is in Stockbridge, Georgia. Their team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, MD
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MRW Systems is an IT managed services company. Founded in 1997, the team provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Athens, GA
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IT managed services company Managed IT Systems was launched in 2005. The company offers IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stafford, VA
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BoldBrix is an IT strategy consulting company located in Stafford, Virginia. The team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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Based in Clearwater, Florida, Security Compliance Associates is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Myers, FL
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Launched in 2010, SJC Technology Inc. Is a small Cybersecurity company. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity and Web Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Naperville, IL
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Pace Systems, Inc. Is a branding firm founded in 1983. The agency offers Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lake Elmo, MN
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Based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota and Pinner, England, Evoort Solutions is a Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dublin, CA
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SutraSarthi Strategic Solution LLP is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy, and the agency is based in Ahmedabad, India and Dublin, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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DevJangos is a branding firm. They offer Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2015. The firm is located in Lancashire, England and Alpharetta, Georgia.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerPasadena, CA
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Bits on Disk, a software development company, is based in Pasadena, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 2 projectsAltanora (formerly Malicis) is an IT services company specializing in Citrix solutions and virtual desktop infrastructure. Reviewers praise their technical expertise and ability to address complex IT challenges, with 100% of reviews highlighting improvements in IT operations. While project management could benefit from more transparency, clients appreciate their responsiveness and commitment to client needs.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Roanoke, VA
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Established in 2024, Hire A Geek Online is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dover, DE
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The Big Data Company is a small big data company launched in 2020. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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See all 1 projectsSwitch It Up Designs is ostensibly a digital marketing agency specializing in paid social media campaigns. However, feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers highlighting unprofessional behavior and unmet promises. Concerns include misrepresentation of team experience and unauthorized financial transactions, with clients advised to avoid the company entirely.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Upper Saddle River, NJ
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IT strategy consulting company Data Dynamics was launched in 2012. In Upper Saddle River, New Jersey and Pune, India, the team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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E-commerce development firm Hip Gloss Designs was established in 2006. The agency focuses on E-Commerce Development and IT managed services, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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See all 6 projectsCloudexis Technolabs is a system development company with expertise in Laravel, known for delivering comprehensive solutions including system development, migration, integration, and support. They have received predominantly positive feedback, with clients praising their timely delivery and proactive approach, though some suggest improvements in communication channels and documentation practices.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rockville, MD
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Cranbury, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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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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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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35.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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38.8/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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33.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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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.