Top IT Consultants in the United States
IT consulting in the United States spans an unusually wide range — from one-off cloud migrations and security audits to multi-year managed services contracts and full digital transformation programs. The country's market is anchored by dense tech corridors in New York, the Bay Area, Austin, and Chicago, but strong firms operate coast to coast across every industry vertical.
The best American IT consultants pair deep technical fluency — AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP — with the ability to translate that expertise into measurable business outcomes. Clutch vets every firm through verified client interviews and a structured review process, so the rankings reflect actual delivery, not marketing spend. Browse global IT consultants on Clutch, explore IT consultants in New York, or compare managed IT service providers to narrow your search by service type.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 13 projectsTotal Secure Technology is a managed IT services company specializing in comprehensive IT support, cybersecurity, network administration, and technology solutions for diverse industries. The reviews reflect highly positive feedback, with approximately 90% of clients praising their proactive monitoring, excellent communication, and security-first approach. Clients frequently commend their timely delivery and personalized service, with many emphasizing the company's ability to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorporate Technologies is a managed IT services provider specializing in IT support, server management, and cybersecurity solutions. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with approximately 90% of clients highlighting their responsiveness, professionalism, and technical expertise. Many clients appreciate their proactive approach to IT management and the seamless transitions they facilitate, with nearly 70% noting improvements in efficiency and system reliability.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 60 projectsLeobit is a versatile software development company specializing in custom software solutions, AI integration, and digital platform enhancement. Reviews highlight their consistent on-time delivery, strong technical expertise, and proactive communication, with over 90% of feedback being positive. Clients frequently commend their ability to align with business goals and adapt to changing needs.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 36 projectsEmergent Software is a versatile IT service provider specializing in custom software development and IT support, particularly for Microsoft Azure environments. Across their reviews, they are consistently praised for their technical proficiency, project management skills, and responsiveness, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their ability to deliver customized solutions efficiently and professionally. Clients commend their supportive communication and adherence to deadlines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ellicott City, MD
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Future Systems International Inc. Is a small Ellicott City, Maryland-based IT managed services and Business Consulting company. Their services include IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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DarDan Global Technologies, an IT managed services and Business Consulting company, was founded in 2017. The team focuses on IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile IT service provider offering software development, customer support, and project management services. The company is highly regarded for its technical expertise, adaptability, and strong cultural alignment, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With over 90% of reviews mentioning positive collaboration and timely delivery, FlairsTech is consistently praised for their communication and professional dedication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in IT infrastructure improvements, network security, and consulting. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their prompt problem-solving and proactive support. Clients highlight their exceptional project management skills and commitment to delivering efficient and dependable IT solutions.
Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 22 projectsLogiQuad Solutions Private Limited is a multifaceted IT services company specializing in full-stack development, DevOps, and software engineering. Across various reviews, LogiQuad is praised for its technical expertise, project management, and proactive communication, leading to nearly 100% positive feedback. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to deliver scalable, efficient solutions while maintaining excellent client relationships and communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brisbane, CA
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Magellan USA is a small Brisbane, California-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Commerce, CA
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Minorea is a CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting and are based in Commerce, California and Cerritos, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vienna, VA
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Founded in 2001, eKuber Ventures Inc is a small web design company. Their team offers Web Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9O'Fallon, IL
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LN2S Consulting LLC is an other IT consulting and SI and application development firm founded in 2020. The company offers other IT consulting and SI and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, AL
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Established in 2004, Vision Centric Inc. Is a small Madison, Alabama-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 104 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a Salesforce development company recognized for its expertise in creating and customizing CRM systems, including Salesforce integrations and applications. The company is praised for its strong project management, responsiveness, and ability to deliver projects on time. Clients repeatedly commend Peeklogic's consistent communication and alignment with company values, with no major areas for improvement noted across reviews.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Fidelity Partners is a small IT managed services company. The team specializes in IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fairfax, VA
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Founded in 1967, The Columbia Group, Inc is an IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oklahoma City, OK
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KeyBridge Technologies, Inc is a web development firm. They were founded in 2002, and their services include Web Development and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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CEXEC INC is an IT managed services company. The Reston, Virginia-based team provides IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntsville, AL
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MSB Analytics, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The Huntsville, Alabama-based team provides IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockville, MD
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SPS CONSULTING LLC is a small Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and IT managed services and were founded in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Established in 2007, Peridot Solutions is a midsize McLean, Virginia-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vienna, VA
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KANDER is a Vienna, Virginia-based CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Falls Church, VA
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In Falls Church, Virginia, T and T Consulting Services, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. They focus on IT managed services and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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Dynamic Pro Inc, DPI, an IT managed services and Business Consulting company, was established in 2006. The small team focuses on IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bowie, MD
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BHL Consortium, LLC is an IT managed services company headquartered in Bowie, Maryland. They offer IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clinton, MD
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Norbeck Technologies is an IT managed services company based in Clinton, Maryland. They focus on IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Annapolis, MD
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Established in 2001, The Ravens Group, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. Their team provides Content Marketing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Burlington, MA
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IT managed services company Gemini Industries was founded in 1986. The midsize team focuses on IT managed services and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Never Ending Technology, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. They were launched in 2012, and their services include IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rockville, MD
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IT managed services and AI development company The Electronic On-Ramp, Inc was founded in 2004. The company specializes in IT managed services and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southlake, TX
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Located in Southlake, Texas, Reapsun, LLC is a small Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oregon City, OR
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Founded in 2006, The Merit Group LLC is an IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Federal Management Systems, Inc. Is an Accounting company established in 1990. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the team specializes in Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Silver Spring, MD
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Established in 1991, Tai Pedro & Associates, P.C is an Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Falls Church, VA
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Sierra7, Inc. Is a Falls Church, Virginia-based IT managed services company. Established in 2009, the team provides IT managed services and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenwood Village, CO
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Launched in 1990, Gonzales Consulting Services, Inc. Is a small Greenwood Village, Colorado-based IT managed services company. Their team focuses on IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Numa Management Associates is an IT managed services company established in 2013. Their services include IT managed services and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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CALLOWAY & ASSOCIATES, INC. Is an IT managed services company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Launched in 1985, the team provides IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Established in 1995, Immediate System Resources, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Great Falls, VA
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Equinoxys, an IT managed services and Business Consulting company, is in Great Falls, Virginia. Established in 2005, the team provides IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Located in Montgomery, Alabama, CD&A Consulting Services, Inc. Is a Financial Consulting company. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in Financial Consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Established in 2009, G2S Corporation is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milford Mill, MD
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Established in 2007, Visual Connections L.L.C. Is an IT managed services and Enterprise App Modernization company. Their services include IT managed services and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Missouri City, TX
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Clearbridge Technologies, LLC, an ERP consulting and SI and Accounting company, was established in 2018. The agency provides ERP consulting and SI and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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Tribal Tech, LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and have midsize team. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Strong Tower Consulting, LLC is a Business Consulting company. Established in 2014, their team offers Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mokena, IL
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Avidity Technologies, Inc. Is a small Mokena, Illinois-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Belsham Technologies is a branding firm. In Wilmington, Delaware and Redcar, England, the team provides Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Virginia Beach, VA
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ProLog, Inc. Is a small Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting company. Established in 2000, the team offers Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and Warehousing & Distribution.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Founded in 2009, Whiteboard Advisors, a small branding company, is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team provides Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small Marketing Strategy and big data company THERESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., is located in New York, New York. Their services include Marketing Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Silver Spring, MD
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3Links Technologies, Inc. Is a small IT managed services company. They offer IT managed services and Application Management & Support and were founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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ADAI is a PR agency. They are in Washington, District of Columbia and have small team. Their team offers Public Relations and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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Founded in 2006, ProAgentWebsites.com is a small CRM consulting and SI company in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Augusta, GA
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The Angelo Group, Inc. Is an IT managed services company established in 2006. The company focuses on IT managed services and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pleasanton, CA
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CrestPoint Solutions, an IT managed services company, was founded in 2000. The team offers IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Meadow, NY
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Small Business Consulting company D2D Consulting, is located in East Meadow, New York. Their services include Business Consulting 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+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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36.3/40.020/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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32.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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35.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 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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33.8/40.015.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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 - 49San Jose, CA
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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35.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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33.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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38.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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30.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. IT Services and Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based IT consulting companies help organizations plan, implement, and optimize their technology infrastructure. Engagements range from short-term advisory work to long-term managed services.
These dedicated firms generally offer service areas like cloud migration and management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST), digital transformation strategy, help desk and end-user support, data analytics and business intelligence, and network design and infrastructure management.
American IT consulting firms operate under a consistent legal and data-privacy framework, which matters if your organization handles sensitive customer data or must comply with HIPAA, SOC 2, or state-level data laws. U.S.-based consultants work in your time zone, have direct experience with North American enterprise vendor ecosystems, and can deploy on-site when needed. For companies that have tried offshore-only arrangements and hit communication or accountability friction, a domestic team often reduces total project risk.
According to Clutch pricing data, U.S. IT consulting rates typically fall in the $100 – $250 per hour range. Managed services contracts are usually priced on a per-user monthly model, commonly $75 – $175 per user per month.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements often range from $25,000 to well over $500,000, depending on complexity. Always ask vendors to separate professional services fees from any third-party software or infrastructure costs.
Start by defining your technical requirements and engagement type — i.e., ongoing managed support, time-bound project, or strategic advisory. Then match expertise to your stack, check industry experience, review verified client feedback, ask about team composition, and clarify escalation paths.
For managed services especially, know your SLAs and what happens when something goes wrong after hours. Take advantage of Clutch’s collection of verified client reviews and data-driven resources to guide your search for the ideal IT consulting partner.
- Be cautious if a firm can't provide references from similar engagements
- Provides vague scope definitions without milestones
- Oversells proprietary tools, creating vendor lock-in
- Has high staff turnover
- Avoids discussing pricing structures early
Contracts without milestones or acceptance criteria invite scope creep and billing disputes. Recognizing these red flags early helps you avoid unnecessary risks, wasted resources, and compliance headaches.