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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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IT managed services company Dream Electronic Recycling is located in San Diego, California. Established in 2020, the team provides IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Launched in 2011, Direct Resource Management, Inc. Is a small IT managed services company. Their team specializes in IT managed services.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fremont, CA
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Evergreen IT Solutions is an IT managed services company headquartered in Fremont, California. The team provides IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Ewaste Cleanup, an IT managed services company, offers IT managed services. The agency is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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All Green Electronics Recycling is an IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services, and the firm is based in Sacramento, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlingame, CA
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IT managed services company Silverback Data Center Solutions was founded in 2003. The company focuses on IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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Launched in 2002, TechWaste Recycling, LLC is a small Santa Ana, California-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services.
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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 - 9Milpitas, CA
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Green E-Waste Recycling Center is an IT managed services company. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, the team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paramount, CA
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Sunada Recycling is an IT managed services company. They were launched in 2017, and their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249North Kansas City, MO
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Synetic Technologies is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services, and the firm is located in North Kansas City, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Saint Charles, MO
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IT managed services company EPC, Inc offers IT managed services. They were launched in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Urban Technologies is an IT managed services company. They were launched in 2010, and their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Southeastern Data, an IT managed services company, was launched in 1996. The company focuses on IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Elemental Inc, an IT managed services company, was founded in 1994. The firm offers IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hughesville, PA
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KVS Computers is a small IT managed services company based in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. The team offers IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greensburg, PA
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CyberCrunch is an IT managed services company. They were established in 2010 and focus on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Murrysville, PA
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ELoop, an IT managed services company, is located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. The team provides IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coppell, TX
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United Electronic Recycling, LLC is an IT managed services company. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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CompuCycle Inc. Is an IT managed services company. Located in Houston, Texas, the agency focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stafford, TX
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GreenTek Solutions, LLC. Is an IT managed services company. Their small team is located in Stafford, Texas and provides IT managed services. The agency was launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Garland, TX
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RetirePC is an IT managed services company. They were founded in 2004, and their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McKinney, TX
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Based in McKinney, Texas, Device Services Group is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carrollton, TX
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Founded in 2016, Transpere is a small IT managed services company. Their team provides IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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GALIDE is an IT managed services company launched in 2011. Their team offers IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carrollton, TX
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MET International, an IT managed services company, is in Carrollton, Texas. They specialize in IT managed services and were launched in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Knack Collective is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2018, the company specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Northwest Analytics is a business intelligence company. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Cognition CRM, a CRM consulting and SI company, is located in London, England and New York, New York. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Market Research and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Englewood, CO
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Maxonic is an Englewood, Colorado-based Staffing company. Their services include Staffing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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Big data company FullContact Inc. Is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Odetta, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency located in San Francisco, California. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Plano, TX
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Based in Plano, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts, BGSF is an ECM consulting and SI company. They offer ECM consulting and SI and Business Consulting and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Hylink Group is a business intelligence company. Their team is in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Union City, CA
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KBA Document Solutions is an ECM consulting and SI company. Their midsize team is in Union City, California and focuses on ECM consulting and SI. The agency was launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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ECM Solutions, LLC is an ECM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on ECM consulting and SI, and the firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Olmstead Associates is a Business Consulting company. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the team provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Denver, CO
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Jobvite, a Recruiting company, was launched in 2006. They specializes in Recruiting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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AZDS Interactive Group is an Advertising company founded in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Berryville, AR
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Olde School Marketing, a Direct Marketing company, was established in 2019. The company specializes in Direct Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Knock CRM is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are located in Seattle, Washington and have midsize team. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Keyplay is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team is in Seattle, Washington, and their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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IVOXY Consulting is an IT managed services company. They are based in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, and their services include IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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CrackaJack Digital Solutions, an IT managed services company, is in Portland, Oregon. They focus on IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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TefoLOGIC is an AI firm. They are in Las Vegas, Nevada and Lewes, Delaware and have small team of experts. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Tapia Valley Software Company is an AI firm. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based company was founded in 2003. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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AI firm 6thlabs focuses on Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Whitefish, MT
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Digital Strategy company Mingo Smart Factory is located in Whitefish, Montana and Clayton, Missouri. They focus on Digital Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Winona, MN
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GeoSpatial Services SMUMN is a big data company. Their midsize team is based in Winona, Minnesota. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Champlin, MN
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Small data analytics company Data Up Consulting, is in Champlin, Minnesota. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
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Campfire Consulting is a Portland, Maine-based media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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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.