Top IT Consultants in the United States
U.S. IT consulting covers a broader range of work than the label suggests — from one-off cloud migrations to multi-year managed services contracts, from security audits to full digital transformation programs. The best U.S.IT consultants do two things at once: they bring deep technical expertise (in AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, or whatever your stack demands) and they translate that expertise into business outcomes your CFO actually cares about.
Clutch helps you compare top U.S. IT consulting firms through verified client reviews, service portfolios, and pricing data — so you can shortlist providers that fit your scope, your industry, and your budget. Filter by service area or industry, and explore related directories:
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 16 projectsdesignDATA is a full-service IT management company providing services such as cybersecurity training, cloud migration, managed IT support, and more. With nearly 100% positive feedback across diverse industries, clients frequently praise their exceptional customer service, tailored training programs, and proactive technology solutions. About 80% of reviews highlight their strong project management and successful outcomes in enhancing security and efficiency.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorporate Technologies is a managed IT services provider offering support in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical assistance. They maintain high client satisfaction, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and technical expertise. Clients emphasize their patience, reliability, and ability to deliver solutions on time, with minimal disruption. Overall, they are praised for their proactive approach and strong alignment with client needs.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 3 projectsDatalink Networks Inc. is an IT services company specializing in infrastructure transformation, network security, and IT support. The company consistently delivers dependable and efficient service, with reviews highlighting their ability to quickly resolve challenges and exceed expectations. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their problem-solving capabilities, timely communication, and high availability, with no noted areas for improvement.
$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsFlairsTech is a versatile IT services company offering software development, DevOps support, customer service, and technical support. They demonstrate strong project management, communication, and flexibility, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback for their technical know-how and team integration. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their value for cost and alignment with company values, while some suggest potential improvements in communication and developer retention.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Founded in 1986, Software Decisions is an IT managed services and website development company. Their team specializes in IT managed services and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Your It Solutions is an IT managed services and web design company. Their small team is in Houston, Texas. Their team provides IT managed services and Web Design.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Established in 2013, Kemo Data Consulting is a business intelligence company and e-commerce development company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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IT managed services company Doctor Dave focuses on IT managed services. They were founded in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, MA
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Established in 2003, Delphi Technology Solutions is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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BH Tek Solutions is a software development firm and IT managed services company. The firm is in Houston, Texas. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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BIG HELP desk is a small Houston, Texas-based custom software development company and IT managed services company. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ellicott City, MD
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DCCA is a custom software development firm and IT managed services company. They offer Custom Software Development and IT managed services and were established in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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Launched in 2003, Whole Realm Technologies is an IT managed services and web development firm. The team offers IT managed services and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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C4I Technologies INC is an IT managed services and social media marketing firm. Their team is located in Houston, Texas. The agency specializes in IT managed services and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Branchburg, NJ
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OutTech IT is a software development company. They are located in Branchburg, New Jersey and have small team of experts. Their services include Custom Software Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Duluth, GA
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Established in 2003, Novalink Solutions LLC is a software development company. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, the team provides Custom Software Development and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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Infinite Systems Support, Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. They are in St. Charles, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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Local Data Experts is a big data analytics company. Located in Gilbert, Arizona, the company provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Easthampton, MA
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CustomWebCare is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is located in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Falcona Management & Technology, L L C is a data analytics company and Corporate Training & Coaching company. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jay, OK
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Whitetail Environmental LLC, a Corporate Training & Coaching and IT managed services company, is located in Jay, Oklahoma. They provide Corporate Training & Coaching and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansdowne, VA
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NICK, INC., an IT managed services company, is located in Lansdowne, Virginia. They provide IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bowie, MD
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Founded in 2019, Blackman & Pearson, LLC is a custom software development firm. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cave Creek, AZ
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World Wide Communication Services Corporation is an Application Management & Support company established in 2017. The team specializes in Application Management & Support and Fulfillment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethel, CT
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Transcend Business Solutions, LLC, a custom software development company, is based in Bethel, Connecticut. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waldorf, MD
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IT managed services company Gant Global Services Inc is based in Waldorf, Maryland. The team focuses on IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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SysCom, Inc is an IT managed services company. The Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company was launched in 2011. Their services include IT managed services and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockledge, FL
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Rudram Engineering, Inc. Is a custom software development firm founded in 2015. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burke, VA
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ISOLUTIONS LLC is a software development firm established in 2008. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waldorf, MD
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DNS ENTERPRISES, L.L.C., a small graphic design company, is headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. The team provides Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Himara Technologies, Inc. Is a custom software development company. They were founded in 2019 and provide Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pitcairn, PA
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Launched in 2018, Pegasus Scientific And Professional Services, LLC is a Digital Strategy and IT managed services company. The small team provides Digital Strategy and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Govbros, LLC is an IT managed services company launched in 2017. The small team specializes in IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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Founded in 2016, VIEWPOINT MANAGEMENT LLC, a small big data company, is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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ROYAL SYSTEMS, INC. Is an IT managed services company located in Rockville, Maryland. They offer IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Germantown, MD
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BLETECK LLC is a custom software development firm and IT managed services company. Founded in 2017, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Royal Palm Beach, FL
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WIFISECURITYNETWORK.COM is an IT managed services company. Their small team is located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida and specializes in IT managed services. The agency was launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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US Veteran B2G LLC is a Commercial Brokerage Services and IT managed services company founded in 2017. The agency provides Commercial Brokerage Services and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sparta, WI
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Kaiyuh Information Technologies, LLC is a Commercial Development company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Commercial Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Located in Arlington, Virginia, HMR Tech, LLC is a small IT managed services and Business Consulting company. The team provides IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bowie, MD
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Buckner Management & Technology, Inc. Is an IT managed services and Business Consulting company. Located in Bowie, Maryland, the team offers IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rochester, NH
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Headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, Smart ATI is a small Commercial Development and IT managed services company. The team specializes in Commercial Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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In Anchorage, Alaska, Pacarctic LLC is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Software development company Analyticx LLC is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Custom Software Development and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Farmington Hills, MI
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Business Consulting company Pellegrino Consulting, Inc. Was established in 2009. In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the team focuses on Business Consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McFarland, WI
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DOUBLE M RESOURCES, LLC is an IT managed services company. They focus on IT managed services and were founded in 2008. The agency is in McFarland, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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Federate Systems Corporation is an app development firm. The team is in Fairfax, Virginia, and their services include Mobile App Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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IT managed services company Quality Resource Systems Inc is based in Fairfax, Virginia. They offer IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristow, VA
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Resource Metrix is an IT managed services company. In Bristow, Virginia, the team specializes in IT managed services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Troy, MI
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Small IT managed services company Cloud Systems Leader, is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Their services include IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMonroe, MI
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Computer Works is an IT managed services company. Their small team of employees is in Monroe, Michigan. Their team provides IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalamazoo, MI
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ELink IT Solutions, a graphic design agency, was launched in 2008. They offers Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Hughes I.T. Solutions Inc is a branding agency headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Launched in 2007, the team specializes in Branding and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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See all 1 projectsModern Managed IT provides reliable data and file storage solutions. Reviews highlight the company's ability to ensure data storage availability but also point to areas needing improvement, specifically in customer service and billing practices. Overall satisfaction is mixed, with criticisms of poor communication and overcharges.
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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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$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.