Average Hourly Rate for IT Services: Industry Comparison

See how our transparent pricing compares to typical IT service costs and MSP contracts

Industry Average

$75-150
Per hour + markups
  • 60-minute minimum billing
  • Hardware markups (20-40%)
  • Travel time charged
  • Limited availability
  • No strategic planning

MSP Contracts

$100-300
Per user/month minimum
  • 12-36 month contracts
  • Monthly minimums
  • Limited scope
  • Vendor lock-in
  • Pay even when not used

Transparent Tech Support Costs

All IT services at one simple rate - no complex pricing tiers or hidden fees

Desktop Support

$40/hr

PC/Mac issues, software installation, troubleshooting

Network Management

$40/hr

Server setup, network optimization, infrastructure

Cloud Migrations

$40/hr

Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure setup and support

Cybersecurity

$40/hr

Security assessments, compliance, firewall setup

IT Consulting

$40/hr

Strategic planning, vendor evaluation, budgeting

Emergency Support

$40/hr

24/7 critical issue response and resolution

15-Minute Billing: Your Competitive Advantage

Most IT companies charge full hours even for quick fixes. Our 15-minute increments mean you only pay for actual time spent on your issues.

Real Example: Password Reset + Software Update

Our Bill: 30 minutes × $40/hr = $20

Typical IT Company: 2 hours minimum × $100/hr = $200

You Save: $180 on this simple task

Calculate Your IT Support Savings

See how much you could save by switching from expensive MSP contracts to flexible hourly support

Small Business (5 users)

MSP Contract: $150/user/month = $750/month
Our Model: ~10 hours/month = $400
Annual Savings: $4,200

Growing Company (15 users)

MSP Contract: $125/user/month = $1,875/month
Our Model: ~25 hours/month = $1,000
Annual Savings: $10,500

Emergency Situations

Typical Emergency: $150/hr × 4 hour minimum = $600
Our Emergency Rate: $40/hr × actual time
Average Savings: 60-75%

Common Questions About IT Service Costs

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about hourly IT support pricing

Our $40/hour rate includes all technical labor: troubleshooting, configuration, installation, consultation, project management, and documentation. We don't charge separately for travel time within our service areas, and initial consultations are always free.

The only additional costs are hardware/software purchases (at your cost, no markup) and any third-party services you choose to implement.

We track time in 15-minute increments and bill accordingly. If we spend 23 minutes on your issue, you pay for 30 minutes (rounded up to the nearest 15-minute increment). This is far better than competitors who charge full-hour minimums.

Example: A 37-minute task costs you $30 (45 minutes × $40/hr ÷ 4) instead of $100+ that most companies would charge for a "1-hour minimum."

No minimum charges and no monthly fees. You pay only for the time we spend working on your IT issues. If you don't need us in a given month, you pay nothing. If you need emergency help for 30 minutes, you pay for 30 minutes.

This makes us perfect for growing businesses, seasonal companies, or anyone who wants complete control over their IT budget.

Industry averages for IT support range from $75-150 per hour, with many companies charging 1-2 hour minimums. Our $40/hour rate with 15-minute billing typically saves businesses 60-75% on their IT support costs.

MSP contracts often cost $100-300 per user per month, whether you use their services or not. With our model, a 15-person company typically uses 20-25 hours per month, costing $800-1,000 instead of $1,500-4,500 with traditional MSPs.

Emergency support is available 24/7 at the same $40/hour rate - no premium pricing for nights, weekends, or holidays. When your business is down, the last thing you need is price gouging.

We typically respond to critical issues within 30 minutes and have you back up and running as quickly as possible, billing only for actual resolution time.

No markups on hardware or software. We recommend the best solutions for your needs and budget, then help you purchase directly from vendors or through your preferred suppliers at actual cost.

This approach saves you 20-40% compared to IT companies that mark up equipment, and ensures we're always recommending what's truly best for your business, not what's most profitable for us.

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  • Free consultation to discuss your current IT costs
  • Honest assessment of potential savings
  • No pressure sales tactics or long-term commitments
  • Start saving immediately with $40/hour transparent pricing

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