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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madeira Beach, FL
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CloudROI, a CRM consulting and SI company, was established in 2016. The firm specializes in CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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CyanGate is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2007. The firm specializes in CRM consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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CETDIGIT is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Dover, Delaware-based agency was established in 2012. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Dextara Digital is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2019. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cocoa Beach, FL
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Southern Cloud Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Cocoa Beach, Florida-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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StarrData is a CRM consulting and SI company. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, their small team focuses on CRM consulting and SI. The agency was founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Established in 1996, StratusG LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Waltham, MA
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See all 5 projectsPractical Computer Applications (PCApps) is a software development company that specializes in creating custom management systems and enhancing user experiences. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness and ability to meet project deadlines, with 80% highlighting their excellent project management and personalized attention. Clients consistently commend PCApps for their alignment with company values and cost-effective solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Grand Rapids, MI
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US Signal, an IT managed services and Compliance Consulting company, offer IT managed services and Compliance Consulting. They were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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TrustArc, a Compliance Consulting company, was launched in 1997. The midsize team specializes in Compliance Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Downers Grove, IL
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Midsize business intelligence company Allant Group, is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Product Design company Visual Plan Reality Capture & Digital Twins Solutions was launched in 2017. Based in Seattle, Washington, the team provides Product Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairlawn, OH
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Small IT managed services company W3 Global Accounting, is based in Fairlawn, Ohio and Worthington, Ohio. Their services include IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mount Pleasant, SC
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The PRS Group Inc., a Business Valuation Services company, was established in 1979. The team focuses on Business Valuation Services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Iowa City, IA
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Global Business Transformation Professionals is a small Business Consulting company located in Iowa City, Iowa. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stillwater, MN
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Project Consulting Group (PCG) is a midsize Stillwater, Minnesota-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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Black Canyon Consulting LLC, an IT managed services and Compliance Consulting company, is in Fairfax, Virginia. Their services include IT managed services and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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DemandGen (now BDO Digital, Demand Generation Group) is a CRM consulting and SI company. In San Ramon, California, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Aleysian is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2004, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Hakkōda is a data analytics company. Their midsize team of employees is in New York, New York. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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CRM consulting and SI company Etumos was launched in 2014. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and is based in Seattle, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fort Worth, TX
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Slingshot by WorkWave is a midsize CRM consulting and SI and answering service company based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Business intelligence company AuriQ Systems, Inc. Is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1996, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Philadelphia, PA
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Camelot ITLab is a midsize Mannheim, Germany-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Grand Rapids, MI
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1 Bold Step is a Marketing Strategy company. They are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have midsize team. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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Crawford Software is an ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. In Londonderry, New Hampshire, the agency focuses on ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bannockburn, IL
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Located in Bannockburn, Illinois, The WDG Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Abelian is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2017. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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HCMS Partners - The Oracle HCM Experts is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team is headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. The agency focuses on ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2018, Rare Karma is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Clara, CA
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Business intelligence company LumenData was founded in 2007. The midsize team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Palm Tree LLC is a Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Commercial Financing and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Seattle, WA
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Slalom Build is an user experience design agency launched in 2001. Their services include UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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SolutionStream is an user experience design company established in 1996. The midsize team offers UX/UI Design and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockville, MD
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Launched in 2014, SR Pro Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westlake Village, CA
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Branding agency Stackit Digital, Inc. Was founded in 2022. The company focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Softcrylic is a big data analytics company. Launched in 2000, the firm is in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Princeton, New Jersey. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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IDimension is a big data company. The team is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida and Smyrna, Georgia, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Data Lumination is a business intelligence company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Conversion Optimization, and the firm is located in Long Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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DxSherpa Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a Pune, India-based IT managed services and IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lisle, IL
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Launched in 2020, ETHOSystems is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team provides ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonney Lake, WA
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Small data analytics company RHUX Analytics, is located in Bonney Lake, Washington. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Midland, TX
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KLI Brand, a big data company, is located in Midland, Texas. Established in 2014, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Your Data Mom is a data analytics company launched in 2019. The agency offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small Content Marketing company Bluevate Digital, is headquartered in Duffryn, Wales and New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Virtuous is a CRM consulting and SI company. They offer CRM consulting and SI and Financial Consulting and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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KANERAI is a Financial Consulting company launched in 2009. The team focuses on Financial Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reston, VA
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Business Consulting company Integrity Risk International is in Reston, Virginia and London, England. Their services include Business Consulting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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Allied OneSource is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. Their team is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas and specializes in Recruitment Process Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glenn Dale, MD
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Small Recruitment Process Outsourcing company HRD Inc., is based in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Their services include Recruitment Process Outsourcing and 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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$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.