Hire a remote customer service representative in the Philippines.
A remote customer service rep handles your calls, chats and emails with care, on the hours your customers need. In the Philippines, a mid-level hire costs about 74% less in salary than in the US.
Customer Service Representative salaries: the Philippines vs the US
| Level | the Philippines | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $14,400 | $41,300 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $18,000 | $68,800 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $21,600 | $82,600 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote customer service representative does
- Answer calls, chats and emails
- Resolve orders, billing and account issues
- Log tickets and follow up
- Escalate and flag recurring problems
What we screen for
- Clear spoken and written English
- Empathy on difficult calls
- Help desk tools such as Zendesk, Gorgias or HubSpot
- Reliability on shift schedules
Why hire customer service reps in the Philippines
Deep support and admin experience
Customer service, virtual assistance and back-office work are established careers in the Philippines, with years of experience serving US customers.
Night shifts are normal
The Philippines runs on UTC+8, and many professionals already work US hours overnight, or cover your night with their day.
Hiring a customer service representative in the Philippines
How much does a customer service representative in the Philippines cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $14,400 junior, $18,000 mid-level and $21,600 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet customer service reps?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a customer service representative needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the customer service representative you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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