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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 16 projectsdesignDATA is an IT managed services provider offering comprehensive IT solutions, including cloud services, IT support, cybersecurity, and hardware management. Across their reviews, 100% of clients highlight their outstanding customer service and tailored IT training programs, which enhance productivity and security awareness. Approximately 90% of reviewers praise their proactive project management and ability to handle complex IT transitions smoothly. Their commitment to understanding client needs solidifies their reputation as a trusted IT partner.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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Davis Management Group, Inc. Is a branding company. Their midsize team is located in Alexandria, Virginia and focuses on Branding and IT managed services. The agency was established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naples, FL
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Established in 2015, Gampine Group Consulting is a small Naples, Florida-based business intelligence company. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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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 - 9New York, NY
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Ecocuriean, Inc., a small Market Research company, is based in New York, New York and Sugar Land, Texas. The team specializes in Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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Identika is a small IT managed services company in Ashburn, Virginia. The team offers IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westlake, OH
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M3 Multifamily Media Management, LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Westlake, Ohio-based team provides CRM consulting and SI and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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VOCIS LLC is a Louisville, Kentucky-based SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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Automated Health Systems, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. They specialize in IT managed services and Call Center Services and are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Iowa City, IA
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Established in 2002, MCI is a large IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Revenue Stream Caribe, a CRM consulting and SI company, was launched in 2015. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rocky Hill, CT
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Global Help Desk Services, Inc. , a telephone answering service, was founded in 2002. The firm offers Call Center Services and IT managed services, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Exeter, NH
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Global Network Systems, Inc. Is a small IT managed services and answering service company launched in 1989. Their services include IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Based in Houston, Texas and Norman, Oklahoma, The Heller Group, Inc. Is a small IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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Call 24 A Professional Answering Service is a small call center based in Tucson, Arizona. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Established in 1994, Archive America is a Document Digitization & Management company. The small team provides Document Digitization & Management and ECM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winston-Salem, NC
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A Society US is a Business Consulting company. They were founded in 2011 and specialize in Business Consulting and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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MACH Software is an e-commerce development company. They offer E-Commerce Development and ERP consulting and SI and are based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Artisan ECM LLC is an ECM consulting and SI company. In Denver, Colorado, the company was founded in 2018. Their services include ECM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Small ECM consulting and SI company S Corporation Inc, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include ECM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elizabethtown, PA
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Headquartered in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, No Bounds Digital is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Founded in 2019, Remotish, a small Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI company, is located in San Diego, California. Their team provides Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Ava is an IT managed services company. Launched in 2014, the company is based in San Francisco, California and Paris, France. Their services include IT managed services and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Gatos, CA
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Carabiner Group is a Los Gatos, California-based CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Ecotone Analytics GBC is a Business Consulting company. The small Minneapolis, Minnesota-based team focuses on Business Consulting and Accounting. The company was launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Avionos is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2016, Inspire11, a midsize Digital Strategy company, is based in Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia. Their team provides Digital Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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See all 1 projectsNext Stage Web offers services in web design, landing page creation, website maintenance, and technical support. Reviews highlight their reliability, responsiveness, and alignment with client values, making them a strong partner for maintaining and enhancing web presence. Clients particularly appreciate their rapid response to technical issues and the delivery of easy-to-load webpages.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Washington Business Dynamics is an IT managed services company launched in 2012. The agency focuses on IT managed services and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Zobrist Software Group, Inc. Is a Los Angeles, California-based e-commerce development company. Launched in 2000, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Melon is a Digital Strategy company. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois and Apex, North Carolina. Their team offers Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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XpertTech Inc is a big data analytics company. The Boston, Massachusetts-based company was established in 2002. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Established in 2018, Englhard Consulting, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lake Forest, IL
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Passage Technology is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and is in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mableton, GA
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Cloud Trailz is a CRM consulting and SI company. In Mableton, Georgia, their small team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting. The agency was launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Urgensee, Inc. Is a small CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2012. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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The Capital Group is an IT managed services company based in Bethesda, Maryland. They focus on IT managed services and Commercial Financing and were launched in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Founded in 2020, TruSummit Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montgomery, IL
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CRM consulting and SI company Development Consulting Partners, LLC offers CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development. They are based in Montgomery, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Alamo, CA
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ArganoaMind, a CRM consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Alamo, California. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Media, PA
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Founded in 2009, SaaS Solutions is a small Media, Pennsylvania-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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The Maze Group, a small IT managed services company, is based in New York, New York. The team offers IT managed services and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Long Island City, NY
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Unique Comp, Inc (UCI) is a data analytics company. The Long Island City, New York-based agency was launched in 1997. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chesterfield, MO
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Icon Cloud Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2011, the firm is in Chesterfield, Missouri. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clackamas, OR
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Founded in 2017, Point Echo Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting company. Based in Clackamas, Oregon, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Percolator Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Seattle, Washington-based firm offers CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2014, CloudMasters is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency specializes in CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Avinta Services, Inc is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI, and the firm is based in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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InvestorFlow, a CRM consulting and SI company, is in Palo Alto, California. They offer CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999St. Louis Park, MN
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Midsize CRM consulting and SI company Horizontal Digital, is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cary, NC
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CommerceCX is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team is in Cary, North Carolina and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westminster, CO
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Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Northbound Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. They offer CRM consulting and SI.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$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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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.