B2B SaaS CS reps significantly outearn retail/call center. AI compressing low end.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Customer Service Reps. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $29,900 | $23,200 | $37,500 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $37,200 | $28,800 | $46,600 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $42,800 | $33,200 | $53,600 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $51,300 | $39,800 | $64,300 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $58,200 | $45,100 | $72,800 |
Top 10 states by median Customer Service Rep salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $60,000 | $45,600 | $78,000 | +40% |
| Massachusetts | $55,700 | $42,300 | $72,400 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $54,000 | $41,000 | $70,200 | +26% |
| California | $53,600 | $40,700 | $69,600 | +25% |
| Connecticut | $51,800 | $39,400 | $67,400 | +21% |
| Maryland | $51,400 | $39,100 | $66,800 | +20% |
| Washington | $51,400 | $39,100 | $66,800 | +20% |
| New York | $50,600 | $38,400 | $65,700 | +18% |
| Colorado | $50,100 | $38,100 | $65,200 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $48,800 | $37,100 | $63,500 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $36,400 | $27,700 | $47,300 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $36,000 | $27,400 | $46,800 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $36,000 | $27,400 | $46,800 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $36,000 | $27,400 | $46,800 | -16% |
| Alabama | $35,600 | $27,000 | $46,200 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $35,600 | $27,000 | $46,200 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $34,300 | $26,100 | $44,600 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $34,300 | $26,100 | $44,600 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $33,400 | $25,400 | $43,400 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $33,400 | $25,400 | $43,400 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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