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 - 49Clarksburg, MD
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Refyn Data is a business intelligence company. In Clarksburg, Maryland, the company specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Hanover, MD
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Allegis Global Solutions is an IT managed services and Recruitment Process Outsourcing company established in 2001. The team specializes in IT managed services and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Herndon, VA
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Confiminds LLC is a small ERP consulting and SI company based in Herndon, Virginia. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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REthink Consulting LLC is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Custom Software Development and is in Alexandria, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing company Polaris Workplace Solutions, Inc. Focuses on Recruitment Process Outsourcing and IT managed services. They were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Delivra is a social media marketing agency founded in 1999. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Cool Nerd SAM is a small Wilmington, Delaware-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Vonza is a SMS Marketing company established in 2020. Their services include SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS GLOBAL INC. Is an ERP consulting and SI company based in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. They offer ERP consulting and SI and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chagrin Falls, OH
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Admail.net is a Direct Marketing company. They are headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and have small team. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Troy, MI
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OpTech is a Staffing company. The midsize Troy, Michigan-based team specializes in Staffing and Executive Search. The company was launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Campbell, CA
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IT managed services company OSI Engineering, Inc. Was founded in 2010. Based in Campbell, California, the team specializes in IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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CognoticAI LLC, a business intelligence company, offer BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence. They were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keller, TX
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Genie Rocket, a Digital Strategy company, is in Keller, Texas. The team provides Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Smithfield, RI
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Truman Technologies is a Smithfield, Rhode Island-based IT managed services company. They offer IT managed services and Business Consulting and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Union, NJ
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Mindlance, a large Staffing company, is headquartered in Union, New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Staffing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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App development company intelligenia was launched in 2008. The team offers Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing and is in Granada, Spain and Miami, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Huntsville, AL
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Founded in 2009, HigherEchelon, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI and Corporate Training & Coaching company. The company focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Nexelus is a PPC agency. The New York, New York-based firm was established in 1993. Their services include Pay Per Click and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoffman Estates, IL
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Web development company Quip Global was launched in 2014. The agency focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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TERIS is a midsize IT managed services and Litigation Support Services company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The team offers IT managed services and Litigation Support Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Treliant, a midsize Business Consulting company, is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Business Consulting and Litigation Support
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dublin, OH
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Launched in 2002, United Software Group Inc is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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Stellar IT Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2018, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Flexspring is a CRM consulting and SI company. Headquartered in Levis, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Launched in 2006, OrangePeople is a custom software development company. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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Custom software development firm TopMindz was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Toronto, Canada and Princeton, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Plainsboro Township, NJ
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Saligram Systems Inc is a data analytics company. The Vancouver, Canada-based agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Ana, CA
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Established in 2018, ScaleNorth is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Manhattan Beach, CA
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Launched in 2013, Qvest.US is a midsize IT managed services company. Their team provides IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auburn, AL
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Based in Auburn, Alabama and Hoover, Alabama, KnowledgePath is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lexington, KY
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Metaformers, Inc is an IT managed services company launched in 2000. Their team offers IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Golden, CO
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Xentity Corporation is an Architectural Design company. They are located in Golden, Colorado. Their team focuses on Architectural Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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Predictive Analytics Group, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2017. Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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ValueLinked, Corp. Is a social media marketing agency. They were established in 2012, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard Partners is a Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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Accel Consulting Group LLC is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2018, their team focuses on Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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Contracting Resources Group is a midsize Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Financial Consulting and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Elicit, LLC, a Business Consulting company, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They specialize in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Atlas NH is a midsize Berkeley Heights, New Jersey-based Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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Based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, PRAGMATEK is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Carrollton, MD
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Bizzell is a Business Consulting company established in 2010. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Queens, NY
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Launched in 2019, Razor Thin Consulting Group is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bethlehem, PA
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SEO agency Snyder Tech is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Noida, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winona Lake, IN
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Small Digital Strategy company Guidepath Consulting, is headquartered in Winona Lake, Indiana. Their services include Digital Strategy and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Davenport, IA
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Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC is a HR Consulting company. Established in 1995, the team specializes in HR Consulting and Business Consulting. The company is located in Davenport, Iowa.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bentonville, AR
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MenschForce is an IT managed services company. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based agency was launched in 2018. Their services include IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spring Hill, TN
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Tror is an AI development company launched in 2020. Located in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Founded in 1991, Allied Consultants, Inc. Is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company located in Austin, Texas. Their team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Big data company Continental Technology Solutions, Inc was launched in 2012. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation and is located in Houston, Texas.
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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.