Telephone Customer Service Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telephone Customer Service in the United States is $43,151 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,286
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,341 to $47,933
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,872
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View as table View as graph 25% $39,341 10% $35,872 90% $52,286 75% $47,933 $43,151 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Telephone Customer Service Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,933 $3,994 $922 $23
Average $43,151 $3,596 $830 $21
25th Percentile $39,341 $3,278 $757 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Telephone Customer Service Salaries

A Telephone Customer Service'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 Service Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telephone Customer Service'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): $37,940
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,799
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,113
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,999
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,800
Levels Salary
Customer ... Level Telephone Customer Service$37,940
Telephone... Level Telephone Customer Service$42,799
Customer ... Level Telephone Customer Service$50,113
Customer ... Level Telephone Customer Service$55,999
Customer ... Level Telephone Customer Service$62,800
$37,940 0 yr
$42,799 < 2 yrs
$50,113 2-4 yrs
$55,999 5-8 yrs
$62,800 > 8 yrs
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How Do Telephone Customer Service 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 Services. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,776.
  • California: $47,595.
  • Massachusetts: $46,961.

Top Paying Cities for Telephone Customer Services

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: $54,426
  • San Francisco: $53,830
  • Oakland: $52,696

What Skills Can Increase a Telephone Customer Service'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 Telephone Customer Service'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
$50,486
17%
Building Relationships
$47,897
11%
Leadership
$47,034
9%
Organizational Skills
$46,171
7%
Customer Relationship
$46,171
7%
Problem Solving
$45,308
5%
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Telephone Customer Service Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telephone Customer Service roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Telephone Customer Service positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Telephone Customer Service as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Telephone Customer Service

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$49,623$24.015%
Biotechnology$47,466$23.010%
Energy & Utilities$47,466$23.010%
Healthcare$46,603$22.08%
Pharmaceuticals$46,603$22.08%

How Education impacts a Telephone Customer Service's Salary?

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

Telephone Customer Service Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Telephone Customer Service
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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Telephone Customer Service Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telephone Customer Service'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Telephone Customer Service

Salaries for a Telephone Customer Service can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,705 in 2023 to around $36,940 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telephone Customer Service salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Telephone Customer Service Over Time

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2023
$37,705
2024
$37,161
2025
$36,940
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2023 $37,705
2024 $37,161
2025 $36,940
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Most common benefits for Telephone Customer Service

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    Columbus, OH

    Planet Fitness | Columbus, OH

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    9 Days Ago

  • Public Storage

    Columbus, OH

    Public Storage | Columbus, OH

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    6 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Russell Tobin | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    PSG Global Solutions | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Telephone Customer Service

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Telephone Customer Service?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Telephone Customer Service roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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