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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mount Holly, NJ
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Custom software development firm DevDisruptors is located in Lisboa, Portugal and Mount Holly, New Jersey. Established in 2016, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2013, KWA Analytics is a midsize Architectural Design company. Their services include Architectural Design and Custom Software Development.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Located in Ahmedabad, India and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, HireFullStackDeveloperIndia is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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MyITGuy is a web design agency. They were founded in 2011 and provide Web Design and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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In San Diego, California, Red Apple Media is an e-commerce development company. They offer E-Commerce Development and IT managed services and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Rayonsoft Technologies Inc is an Enterprise App Modernization company. Their small team is based in Edison, New Jersey. Their services include Enterprise App Modernization and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mound, MN
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AmplifyHX is a business intelligence company launched in 2023. The firm provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellingham, WA
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IT strategy consulting company KIS Solutions is in Bellingham, Washington and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2012, the team provides IT strategy consulting and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wake Forest, NC
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Brimma Tech, Inc. Is an UX design agency. They offer UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2016.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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In Dallas, Texas and Pune, India, Apprisia is an IT managed services company. Established in 2007, the team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Insignia Business Solutions is a small IT strategy consulting company established in 2018. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, NY
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On Demand App Solutions (White-label app solutions) is an Ahmedabad, India-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Sibasi Ltd is a cloud consulting & SI company based in Nairobi, Kenya and Middletown, Delaware. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Lake Forest, CA
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XRM is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Lake Forest, California-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Carmel, IN
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Blue Horseshoe Solutions is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana and specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Based in San Francisco, California, Karma Infotech is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winchester, MA
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Launched in 2002, Rexer Analytics is a small big data analytics company and CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Business intelligence company ExistBI was founded in 2008. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services and is located in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Located in Vancouver, Washington, World Access Network is a small IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chesterton, IN
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IT strategy consulting company KSN Technologies was launched in 2013. The firm provides IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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IT strategy consulting company Aboutboul & Company is located in New York, New York. They offer IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 1999, Framework Solutions LLC is a software development company. The firm provides Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Redline Digital Consulting is an Advertising company. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, their team specializes in Advertising and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Signature Consultants is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and provides IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Shinn Technology Services Corporation - Fishers, Indiana is a small Fishers, Indiana-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ZiB Consulting Group is an IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting and were established in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, AZ
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Dobre Consulting Services is a small Glendale, Arizona-based IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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TCM is a small San Diego, California-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut, CA
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Small IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company Epoch Network, is headquartered in Walnut, California. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Koza Consulting Group is a San Diego, California-based HR Consulting company. The team provides HR Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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WJS & Associates is a small IT strategy consulting company headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their services include IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Santa Clarita Consultants, a Business Consulting company, was founded in 1987. The company offers Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twin Falls, ID
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Stephenson Computer Consulting, a small IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting company, is based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temple City, CA
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Based in Temple City, California, eForceSuccess is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9La Verne, CA
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Premier Computer Consulting, a small Business Consulting company, is in La Verne, California. Their services include Business Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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ICON Information Consultants is an IT strategy consulting company based in Houston, Texas. They provide IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Littleton, MA
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Cybersecurity company TUV Rheinland OpenSky was launched in 2007. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Voorhees Township, NJ
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Business Consulting company E3 Consulting was launched in 2008. The team specializes in Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minot, ND
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Albertson Consulting, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2000. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Web Design and is in Minot, North Dakota.
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Coztel is an answering service company. The Agawam, Massachusetts-based company was launched in 2017. Their services include Call Center Services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Washington DC Computer Forensics is a Cybersecurity company launched in 1992. In Washington, District of Columbia, the team offers Cybersecurity.
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AVENDE, an ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services company, is located in Austin, Texas. They focus on ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services and were launched in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Morgantown, WV
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M&S Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, the firm was established in 2002. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lebanon, TN
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Verified Safe LLC is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is in Lebanon, Tennessee. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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In Dallas, Texas, Electronic Voice Services (EVS7) is a call center. Their services include Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lenexa, KS
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Cargt Consulting is an IT strategy consulting and Product Design company established in 2014. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Lionshare Marketing is a CRM consulting and SI company. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHonolulu, HI
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VinoMehta Consulting, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, KY
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Best PC Service, a small IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI company, is in Lexington, Kentucky. Their services include IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Covington, KY
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C-Forward, an IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI company, is based in Covington, Kentucky. Their services include IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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List of the Top 15 United States IT Services Companies
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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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36.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.