Customer Support Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Customer Support Advisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Customer Support Advisor in the United States is $43,566 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Customer Support Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,089
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,385 to $48,027
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,577
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Customer Support Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,027 $4,002 $924 $23
Average $43,566 $3,631 $838 $21
25th Percentile $39,385 $3,282 $757 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Customer Support Advisor Salaries

A Customer Support Advisor'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 Customer Support Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Customer Support Advisor'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): $42,579
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,695
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,857
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,654
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,373
Levels Salary
Entry Level Customer Support Advisor$42,579
Intermediate Level Customer Support Advisor$42,695
Senior Level Customer Support Advisor$43,857
Specialist Level Customer Support Advisor$45,654
Expert Level Customer Support Advisor$46,373
$42,579 0 yr
$42,695 < 2 yrs
$43,857 2-4 yrs
$45,654 5-8 yrs
$46,373 > 8 yrs
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How Do Customer Support Advisor 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 Customer Support Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,236.
  • California: $48,054.
  • Massachusetts: $47,413.

Top Paying Cities for Customer Support Advisors

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: $54,950
  • San Francisco: $54,410
  • Oakland: $53,203

What Skills Can Increase a Customer Support Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 40.75% 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 Care (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Customer care is the process of building an emotional connection with your customers, whereas customer service is simply the advice or assistance your business provides them.
  • Cash Handling (Mentioned in 0.91% Job Postings): Process of receiving and giving money in a business. In retail, cash handling ranges from the point of sale to the behind-the-scenes money management during the day.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 40.75%
Customer Care 1.43%
Cash Handling 0.91%
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 Customer Support Advisor's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$50,972
17%
Building Relationships
$48,358
11%
Leadership
$47,487
9%
Organizational Skills
$46,616
7%
Customer Relationship
$46,616
7%
Problem Solving
$45,745
5%
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How Education impacts a Customer Support Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Customer Support Advisors 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 Customer Support Advisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,912 and $45,653).

Customer Support Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Customer Support Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 39.5%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 40.4%
Masters 2.6%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Customer Support Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer Support Advisor'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 Customer Support Advisor

Salaries for a Customer Support Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,667 in 2023 to around $37,883 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Customer Support Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Customer Support Advisor Over Time

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2023
$38,667
2024
$38,109
2025
$37,883
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2024 $38,109
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