Client Relations Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Client Relations Representative make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Client Relations Representative in the United States is $39,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Client Relations Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,860
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,034 to $42,785
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,963
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Client Relations Representative Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,785 $3,565 $823 $21
Average $39,407 $3,284 $758 $19
25th Percentile $36,034 $3,003 $693 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Client Relations Representative Salaries

A Client Relations 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 Client Relations Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client Relations 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): $38,902
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,158
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,754
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,152
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,251
Levels Salary
Entry Level Client Relations Representative$38,902
Intermediate Level Client Relations Representative$39,158
Senior Level Client Relations Representative$39,754
Specialist Level Client Relations Representative$40,152
Expert Level Client Relations Representative$40,251
$38,902 0 yr
$39,158 < 2 yrs
$39,754 2-4 yrs
$40,152 5-8 yrs
$40,251 > 8 yrs
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How Do Client Relations 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 Client Relations Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,631.
  • California: $43,465.
  • Massachusetts: $42,886.

Top Paying Cities for Client Relations 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: $49,703
  • San Francisco: $49,215
  • Oakland: $48,123

What Skills Can Increase a Client Relations Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 40.36% 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 1.68% 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.
  • Customer Care (Mentioned in 1.06% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 40.36%
Microsoft Office 1.68%
Customer Care 1.06%
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 Client Relations Representative's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Customer Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$45,317
15%
Client Service
$44,923
14%
Customer Relationship
$44,135
12%
Flexibility
$43,741
11%
Presentation
$43,347
10%
Empathy
$42,559
8%
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How Education impacts a Client Relations Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client Relations 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 Client Relations Representative with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $36,297 and $38,556).

Client Relations Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client Relations Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 40.2%
Associates 15.2%
Bachelors 39.6%
Masters 3.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Client Relations Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client Relations 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Client Relations Representative

Salaries for a Client Relations Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $35,179 in 2023 to around $34,262 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client Relations Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Client Relations Representative Over Time

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2023
$35,179
2024
$34,579
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2024 $34,579
2025 $34,262
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