Call Centre Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Call Centre Operator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Call Centre Operator in the United States is $40,086 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Call Centre Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,687
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,025 to $44,064
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,239
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Call Centre Operator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,064 $3,672 $847 $21
Average $40,086 $3,340 $771 $19
25th Percentile $37,025 $3,085 $712 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Call Centre Operator Salaries

A Call Centre Operator'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 Call Centre Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Call Centre Operator'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): $38,255
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,346
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,533
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,080
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,191
Levels Salary
Entry Level Call Centre Operator$38,255
Intermediate Level Call Centre Operator$38,346
Senior Level Call Centre Operator$39,533
Specialist Level Call Centre Operator$41,080
Expert Level Call Centre Operator$41,191
$38,255 0 yr
$38,346 < 2 yrs
$39,533 2-4 yrs
$41,080 5-8 yrs
$41,191 > 8 yrs
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How Do Call Centre Operator 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 Call Centre Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,383.
  • California: $44,214.
  • Massachusetts: $43,625.

Top Paying Cities for Call Centre Operators

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: $50,560
  • San Francisco: $50,063
  • Oakland: $48,952

What Skills Can Increase a Call Centre Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.37% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Telemarketing (sometimes known as inside sales, or telesales in the UK and Ireland) is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing. Telemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet. It does not include direct mail marketing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.37%
Microsoft Office 1.77%
Telemarketing 1.24%
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 Call Centre Operator's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$47,702
19%
Leadership
$43,292
8%
Goal Oriented
$43,292
8%
Consulting Services
$42,491
6%
Service Design
$42,090
5%
Coaching
$41,689
4%
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How Education impacts a Call Centre Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Call Centre Operators 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 Call Centre Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,855 and $41,697).

Call Centre Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Call Centre Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 41.4%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 4.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Call Centre Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Call Centre Operator'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Call Centre Operator

Salaries for a Call Centre Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,212 in 2023 to around $36,845 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Call Centre Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Call Centre Operator Over Time

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2023
$38,212
2024
$37,241
2025
$36,845
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2023 $38,212
2024 $37,241
2025 $36,845
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