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IT consulting firms focus on providing the following services: writing, testing, and supporting custom software; planning and designing integrated hardware, software, and communication infrastructure; and management of computer systems and data processing facilities. IT consulting firms also offer advisory in the aforementioned subject areas. Typical buyers of IT consulting firms are all types of businesses that integrate technology into their daily operations.
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Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
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#1China | 641,290 |
#2Europe | 593,560 |
#3United States | 458,000 |
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Prices in the IT Consulting Services market range from $50.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Experience, Technology and Project Complexity. For example, lower prices are associated with Junior IT consultants with less than 5 years of experience ($50 to $100 per hour), Consultants without specialty certifications ($50 to $150 per hour) and Consultants with limited project management experience ($50 to $100 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with Specialized IT consultants with 10+ years of experience ($200 to $400 per hour), Certifications in rare or specialized technologies ($200 to $400 per hour) and Proven track record in managing large scale IT transformations ($200 to $400 per hour).
Between our Europe and Canada collections, we provide price data for 350 markets so you can instantly compare prices across borders. Or, use our custom research services for intel on prices in any region across the globe.
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the IT Consulting Services market, prices in the US have grown 3.4% from 2022 to 2025. and +1.0% in Europe.
Price trend forecasts are available to subscribers, along with price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data.
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the IT Consulting Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Cancellations may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
In 2025, buyer power amounts to -2.4 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Price Trend. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
The largest IT Consulting Services vendors by revenue in the US are Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Infosys Limited and Dxc Technology Co. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
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International Business Machines Corporation | Global | ARMONK | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd | Global | Mumbai, IN | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
Dell Technologies Inc. | Global | ROUND ROCK | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
Accenture Plc | International | DUBLIN | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
Capgemini Se | Global | Paris, FR | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
Dxc Technology Co | Global | ASHBURN, VA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
Infosys Limited | Global | Bengaluru, IN | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | Global | MCLEAN, VA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
McKinsey & Company | Global | New York, NY | >10,000 | < 5 |
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The average profit margin across vendors in the IT Consulting Services market is 7.7% and rising. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2024 and 2025. To understand cost forecasts for 2026 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
IT consulting service providers face a low risk of input price shocks or discontinuity of services resulting from supply chain risk problems. Suppliers’ primary input is labor, which reduces risk.
Market share concentration is relatively low, as the top vendors account for roughly 20.0% of the market share. Because market share concentration is projected to remain low overall, and the number of suppliers is rising, buyers will retain leverage during negotiations.
All types of buyers, including government agencies improving information security and healthcare providers enhancing privacy features and integration across facilities, use IT consulting. As a result, vendors in this market have low financial risk because the loss of demand from one key buyer is likely to be offset by rising demand from one of their many other buyers.
The United States is a net importer of computers and computer systems. This provides some volatility for suppliers' input costs, as prices may fluctuate based on trade policy and tariffs.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global integrated computer technology, hardware, software, and services provider. It organizes its business into four segments: Software segment, which provides software solutions for a hybrid cloud platform, data and artificial intelligence, automation,... Subscribe to learn more
EY is a private company operating globally in the mining, finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include oil & gas field consulting services, management consulting services, Subscribe to learn more
KPMG International Limited is a private company operating globally in the mining, finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include oil & gas field consulting services, management... Subscribe to learn more
McKinsey & Company is a private company operating globally in the mining and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include oil & gas field consulting services, carbon management services, management consulting services, environmental, social & governance (esg) consulting... Subscribe to learn more
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include management consulting services, it consulting services, healthcare consulting services, data privacy consulting services, it systems integration services.... Subscribe to learn more
Infosys Limited is a public company operating globally in the information, finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include ai development services, robotic... Subscribe to learn more
Dxc Technology Co is a public company operating globally in the information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include it consulting services, it systems integration services, it support services, software testing services, it hosting services. Founded in Subscribe to learn more
Capgemini Se is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include ai development services, industrial design services, business process outsourcing services,... Subscribe to learn more
Accenture Plc is a public company operating internationally in the mining, information, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include mobile enterprise application platforms, claims management software,... Subscribe to learn more
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Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Resolution Time and Critical Bugs. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Response Time and other factors.
KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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Average Resolution Time | Length of time from query to solution Number of times that resolutions are not met | Vendors should be measured on their ability to quickly resolve issues. The resolution time will drastically affect a buyer's relationship with their customers. | |
Critical Bugs | Number of flagged system bugs Severity of system bugs | If there are critical bugs, this can result in inefficient work or downtime. Bugs in the system will jeopardize a buyer's reputation. | |
Experience and Expertise
What is your previous experience working in my industry?
How comparable is my company's IT infrastructure to those you most commonly work with?
Workforce
What are the various stages of your hiring process? What specialized skills do you require your employees to possess to design, implement, or modify IT systems?
Are there records available that show prior training and certifications for all members of the company?
Timeliness
What is your client renewal or repeat business rate? Why do companies renew their contracts with your business?
How do you evaluate customer satisfaction, and how frequently do you do so? Is this made available to clients?
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Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization, including their line of work, number of employees, locations, and organizational structure.
Buyers should provide a brief summary of their current IT infrastructure.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide a description of their network, including the number of users, the primary uses, and a list of the hardware and software components incorporated into it.
Buyers should outline the critical issues they currently face.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify their budget for IT consulting services.
Buyers should detail their preferences as to how to proceed if the budget is exhausted before services are completed.
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