Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Telephone Customer Sales Representative make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telephone Customer Sales Representative in the United States is $38,598 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Telephone Customer Sales Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,309
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,195 to $44,205
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,096
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Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,205 $3,684 $850 $21
Average $38,598 $3,216 $742 $19
25th Percentile $35,195 $2,933 $677 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salaries

A Telephone Customer Sales Representative's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telephone Customer Sales Representative's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,186
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,428
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,881
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,956
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,796
Levels Salary
Telephone... Level Telephone Customer Sales Representative$38,186
Contact C... Level Telephone Customer Sales Representative$43,428
Contact C... Level Telephone Customer Sales Representative$52,881
Contact C... Level Telephone Customer Sales Representative$63,956
Outbound ... Level Telephone Customer Sales Representative$63,796
$38,186 0 yr
$43,428 < 2 yrs
$52,881 2-4 yrs
$63,956 5-8 yrs
$63,796 > 8 yrs
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How Do Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Telephone Customer Sales Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,736.
  • California: $42,573.
  • Massachusetts: $42,006.

Top Paying Cities for Telephone Customer Sales Representatives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $48,684
  • San Francisco: $48,150
  • Oakland: $47,136

What Skills Can Increase a Telephone Customer Sales Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.06% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.06%
Customer Contact 1.56%
Data Entry 0.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Telephone Customer Sales Representative's salary.
  • Support Services: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Customer Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Support Services
 $51,335
33%
Customer Relations
 $43,616
13%
Verbal Communication
 $42,072
9%
Commitment
 $41,686
8%
Initiative
 $40,914
6%
Organizational Skills
 $40,914
6%
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Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telephone Customer Sales Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Telephone Customer Sales Representative positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Telephone Customer Sales Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Telephone Customer Sales Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$42,458$20.010%
Biotechnology$42,458$20.010%
Business Services$42,458$20.010%
Chemicals$42,458$20.010%
Construction$42,458$20.010%

How Education impacts a Telephone Customer Sales Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Telephone Customer Sales Representatives enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Telephone Customer Sales Representative with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,214 and $37,564).

Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Telephone Customer Sales Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 30.2%
Associates 20.8%
Bachelors 37.7%
Masters 7.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Telephone Customer Sales Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telephone Customer Sales Representative's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$35,195
Average $38,598/year
$44,205
$2,933
Average $3,216/month
$3,684
$677
Average $742/week
$850
$17
Average $19/hour
$21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $44,205 $3,684 $850 $21
Average $38,598 $3,216 $742 $19
25th Percentile $35,195 $2,933 $677 $17

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Salary Trends for Telephone Customer Sales Representative

Salaries for a Telephone Customer Sales Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $35,869 in 2023 to around $34,816 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telephone Customer Sales Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Telephone Customer Sales Representative Over Time

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$35,869
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2023 $35,869
2024 $35,264
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