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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Irving, TX
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Launched in 2003, Javelin Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dearborn, MI
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Jackson Dawson, an IT managed services company, is in Dearborn, Michigan. Founded in 1980, the team focuses on IT managed services and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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In Indianapolis, Indiana, Project Brilliant, LLC is a small ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Arete Software, Inc. - Indiana is a custom software development firm founded in 1993. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOverland Park, KS
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Prairie Star Technology, an IT managed services company, was founded in 2010. The small team provides IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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JMA Information Technology is an IT managed services company founded in 1994. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, the team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, KY
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Established in 2001, Next Century Technologies (IT Consultant, Drone Services) is an IT managed services company. Their team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Redmond, WA
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Flexasoft is a software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Business Consulting and is located in Redmond, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kirkland, WA
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Dev9 is a custom software development company. The team is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, and their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Alliant Consulting, Inc., a small CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting company, is based in San Diego, California. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Smith, AR
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Established in 2011, Pinnacle IT, Managed Services is an IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Innovative Systems, Inc, a small IT managed services and Business Consulting company, is in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their services include IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukie, OR
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Headquartered in Milwaukie, Oregon, Active Telesource is a midsize public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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Launched in 1982, Silver Creek Software - Idaho is a small ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Windham, CT
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Logistics Consulting is a small Digital Strategy company located in Windham, Connecticut. Their services include Digital Strategy and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Advoco Inc is an ERP consulting and SI company. The Greenville, South Carolina-based company was founded in 2002. Their team offers ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eugene, OR
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Launched in 2006, Freeflow Digital is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Fargo, ND
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Founded in 2007, BNG Team is a midsize West Fargo, North Dakota-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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The Image Shoppe is a branding company. The small Grand Rapids, Michigan-based team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing. The firm was established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Launched in 2004, Hawaii Tech Support, a small IT managed services company, is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their team specializes in IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Based in Sacramento, California, Graviton Consulting Services is a Staffing company. They provide Staffing and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Established in 2009, ethosIQ, a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Their services include Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Accomplice LLC is an Enterprise App Modernization company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The team focuses on Enterprise App Modernization and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Karren, Hendrix, Stagg, Allen & Company is a Business Consulting company. The agency is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ruths.ai is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Ayata is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the firm was launched in 2009. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249North Charleston, SC
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Modulant is a North Charleston, South Carolina-based business intelligence company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Ammunition is a branding company. They focus on Branding and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2017. The firm is in Atlanta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Terminus is an Advertising company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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TQIntelligence, Inc. Is an AI firm established in 2016. In Atlanta, Georgia, the team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, SC
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Matrix Consulting - South Carolina is an IT managed services company. The Columbia, South Carolina-based team specializes in IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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KB Computer Consulting, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Business Consulting and is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Global Consulting International is an IT managed services and Business Consulting company founded in 2005. The team focuses on IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Peoria, IL
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Simantel is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 1980. The firm is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
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Acosta is a Market Research company. They focus on Market Research and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Billings, Montana and Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monroe, WA
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Launched in 1981, effective design studio is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Monroe, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Providence, RI
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SMART Management, Inc., an IT managed services company, specialize in IT managed services. They were founded in 1991.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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Business Consulting company Conflux Systems is in Alpharetta, Georgia. Their services include Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Keystone Solutions is a big data analytics company and Business Consulting company. Launched in 2008, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Business
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yakima, WA
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Invisible Ink is a branding firm in Yakima, Washington. They focus on Branding and Graphic Design and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monroe, WA
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Graphic design agency Web Designs by LAO was established in 2008. The firm focuses on Graphic Design and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Cinchapi is an artificial intelligence firm launched in 2016. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wenatchee, WA
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Custom software development company Firefly - Washington was launched in 1992. The team offers Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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BoydTech Design, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Knoxville, Tennessee and focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing. The firm was launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Revolution Messaging is a midsize Advertising company established in 2009. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Synapse Energy Economics is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kotter is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Professional Management Consulting Services (PMCS), a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2006. The firm offers Business Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Herndon, VA
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Glorant LLC d/b/a Octalsoft is a software development firm. They were established in 2005, and their services include Custom Software Development and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Compass Solutions, LLC, an IT managed services company, was founded in 2004. The midsize team specializes in IT managed services and Staffing.
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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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34.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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34.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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35.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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33.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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35.2/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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33.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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34.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Plano, TX
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Gaithersburg, MD
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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.