Hourly Wage for Call Center Agent Salary in the United States

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How much does a Call Center Agent make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Call Center Agent in the United States is $21 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $19 and $24. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Call Center Sales Agent
DISH - CHANDLER , AZ
Company Summary. $17.75 Non-Negotiable Base Pay + Uncapped Commission with 1st year on-target earnings of $68,000. No experience required. We provide full-time
- 33 days ago
Retention Call Center Agent
DISH - CHANDLER , AZ
Company Summary. $17.75 Non-Negotiable Base Pay + Uncapped Commission with 1st year on-target earnings of $68,000. No experience required. We provide full-time
- 33 days ago
Retention Call Center Agent
DISH - CHANDLER , AZ
Company Summary. $17.75 Non-Negotiable Base Pay + Uncapped Commission with 1st year on-target earnings of $68,000. No experience required. We provide full-time
- 33 days ago
Retention Call Center Agent - Onsite
DISH - CHANDLER , AZ
Company Summary. $17.75 Non-Negotiable Base Pay + Uncapped Commission with 1st year on-target earnings of $68,000. No experience required. We provide full-time
- 33 days ago
Retention Call Center Agent - Onsite
DISH - CHANDLER , AZ
Company Summary. $17.75 Non-Negotiable Base Pay + Uncapped Commission with 1st year on-target earnings of $68,000. No experience required. We provide full-time
- 33 days ago
Retention Call Center Agent - Onsite
DISH - SAN TAN VALLEY , AZ
Company Summary. $17.75 Non-Negotiable Base Pay + Uncapped Commission with 1st year on-target earnings of $68,000. No experience required. We provide full-time
- 33 days ago

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Call Center Agent in the United States. The average hourly rate for Call Center Agent ranges from $19 to $24 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $26 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $22.

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