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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Nexidia, an artificial intelligence company and big data company, was founded in 2000. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Duluth, GA
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Salesnet is a Corporate Training & Coaching and CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in Corporate Training & Coaching and CRM consulting and SI, and the company is in Duluth, Georgia.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lakeland, FL
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Kyra Solutions is a big data analytics company. Their midsize team is located in Lakeland, Florida and specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI. The company was founded in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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TPM Group, LLC, an Architectural Design company, is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. They provide Architectural Design and IT managed services and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dallas, TX
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CP&Y, Inc., an Architectural Design company, focus on Architectural Design and Commercial Development. They were founded in 1980.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Kingstown, RI
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Launched in 1994, SkillBuilders is an IT managed services company. Headquartered in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, the team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Clarity Campaign Labs, LLC, a big data analytics company, is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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Dev Technology Group, a custom software development firm, is located in Reston, Virginia. They provide Custom Software Development and IT managed services and were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Archipelago Strategies Group is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Accounting company Southwest Finance Management Group focuses on Accounting and IT managed services. They are in El Paso, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Information Consultants, Inc. (ICONS Inc) is a Corporate Training & Coaching and ECM consulting and SI company. Their team offers Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Verona, WI
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Naviant Inc. Is an ECM consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. The Verona, Wisconsin-based agency was founded in 1986. Their team provides ECM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Clockwork Technology, LLC is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their team specializes in Accounting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Cogent Communications is a Washington, District of Columbia-based data analytics company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Engine23 is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irving, TX
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Imaginet is an app development firm. The Winnipeg, Canada-based company was founded in 1997. Their services include Mobile App Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Applied Analysis is a big data analytics company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and are based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tulsa, OK
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Momentum3 is a small software development firm. Founded in 2014, the team provides Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Data analytics company and Blockchain company Georgia Blockchain Coalition was launched in 2018. The company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clarksville, TN
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CrossPath Telecom Network® is an IT managed services company established in 2013. The agency offers IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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DDirect, a Direct Marketing company, was founded in 1989. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team offers Direct Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Decatur, IL
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May, Cocagne & King, P.C. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Decatur, Illinois and specializes in Accounting and IT managed services. The firm was founded in 1970.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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POS hawaii is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Honolulu, Hawaii-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kansas City, MO
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MarksNelson is an Accounting company. The Kansas City, Missouri-based agency was launched in 1968. Their services include Accounting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Topeka, KS
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Simply Solutions, an Accounting company, focuses on Accounting and other IT consulting and SI. The company is located in Topeka, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lexington, KY
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Central Business Systems, Inc., an IT managed services company, is located in Lexington, Kentucky. They focus on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lexington, KY
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Software Information Systems is an IT managed services and IT staff augmentation company established in 1982. In Lexington, Kentucky, the team focuses on IT managed services and IT staff
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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IT managed services and website development company V-Soft Consulting specializes in IT managed services and Web Development. They were founded in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, KY
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ISTAM Computer Services, an IT managed services company, is in Lexington, Kentucky. The team specializes in IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Little Rock, AR
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Small IT managed services company Techniza, is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Their services include IT managed services and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mankato, MN
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Tindal & Associates, LLC. Is a website development company in Mankato, Minnesota. Established in 1986, the team offers Web Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, MD
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RLH CPA is an Accounting company. They were founded in 1943, and their services include Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manhattan, KS
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Varney & Associates is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, the agency provides Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Pacific Point Inc. Is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They offer CRM consulting and SI and Corporate Training & Coaching and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jackson, MS
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IT managed services company Pileum Corporation provides IT managed services. They are based in Jackson, Mississippi and Knoxville, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Bit-Wizards is a Fort Walton Beach, Florida-based custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and IT managed services and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring Hill, FL
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Founded in 2000, CTS Graphic Designs is a graphic design agency. The small team specializes in Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Quantum Computing is a small Anchorage, Alaska-based IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palmer, AK
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North Peak IT is an IT managed services company. Their team is headquartered in Palmer, Alaska and offers IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wasilla, AK
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ITS Alaska is an IT managed services company established in 1999. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Alaska Computer Geeks is an IT managed services company. The company is based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Established in 2013, Solve IT Alaska is an IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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EWorX is an IT managed services company. Their small team is in Anchorage, Alaska. Their team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Launched in 2011, Agilx is an other IT consulting and SI company. The team focuses on other IT consulting and SI and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Omaha, NE
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CF Webtools, an e-commerce development company, is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Caldwell, KS
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Established in 1951, KanOkla Networks is a graphic design company and IT managed services company. The team specializes in Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denison, IA
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Professional Computer Systems is an Application Management & Support company. They were launched in 1981, and their services include Application Management & Support and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Iowa City, IA
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Founded in 2012, TK IOWA is a small Iowa City, Iowa-based IT managed services and Other Application Development company. Their services include IT managed services and Other Application Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cedar Rapids, IA
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Erb's Technology Solutions is an IT managed services company. Launched in 1961, the firm is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Des Moines, IA
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Cerebral Group, an IT managed services company, is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 2004, the team specializes in IT managed services.
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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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31.5/40.016/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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35.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.