Top BPO Companies in the United States
Business process outsourcing has become a core operating decision for US companies of every size — from startups offloading customer support to Fortune 500s running entire back-office functions through outside teams. The right BPO partner can lower your cost per transaction, free up your internal team to focus on core work, and bring specialized expertise (in claims, payroll, data entry, or call center operations) that would take years to build in-house.
Clutch helps you compare top US BPO companies through verified client reviews, service breakdowns, and real pricing data — so you can shortlist providers that fit your scope and your budget. Use the filters below to narrow by service area, industry, and project size, and explore related directories:
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 68 projectsTop Customer Service is a multifaceted customer support and call-handling company renowned for its professionalism and tailored solutions. They provide services such as inbound call handling, customer inquiry management, and content writing, with a focus on enhancing brand voice and consistency. Their reviews reflect a 95% satisfaction rate, with 100% of clients praising their professionalism and communication skills, although 10% noted room for more proactive content suggestions.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsHugo Inc. | Top CX Provider is an outsourcing company specializing in customer experience (CX) and support services. The company consistently receives high praise for its effective project management and adaptability, with 100% of reviewers noting the team's ability to seamlessly integrate into existing operations. Approximately 70% of the feedback highlights the company's impressive cultural fit and commitment to quality, with measurable outcomes like increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 185 projectsRemote CoWorker is a virtual assistance company specializing in administrative support, customer service, and operational optimization. The reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of clients highlighting their responsiveness and effective communication. Clients also appreciate their ability to meet deadlines consistently, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned across reviews.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 18 projectsTECHSPEED INC is a data solutions company specializing in data entry, content management, and business process outsourcing. The company is praised for its professionalism and adaptability, with 100% of clients highlighting their responsiveness and 90% appreciating their ability to deliver on time. Clients commend their excellent project management and flexibility, noting a strong customer-first mindset. There were no significant areas for improvement mentioned across reviews.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Based in San Diego, California, Wave Representatives is a small Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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Auto Car Dealers is an Advertising company launched in 2007. The firm provides Advertising and Sales Outsourcing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 52 projectsBig Outsource is a professional virtual assistance service provider specializing in administrative support, customer service, and content management tasks. Reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction, with approximately 90% of clients noting improvements in efficiency and communication. Clients appreciate their proactive project management and seamless integration into existing workflows, though some desire more proactive tool suggestions and flexible support hours.
$100,000+Undisclosed10,000+Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsTDCX is a business process outsourcing company specializing in customer service, technical support, and risk assessment across diverse industries, primarily in the APAC region. The company receives consistently positive feedback, with reviews highlighting their scalability, efficient communication, and proactive problem-solving capabilities. Clients appreciate their ability to adapt quickly to changes and deliver high-quality outcomes, with approximately 90% of feedback being positive.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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Logan Locksmith Shop is a Business Consulting company. The Tempe, Arizona-based firm was founded in 2000. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Business Consulting company Union Locksmith Store was founded in 2005. The firm provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Locksmith & Lock Store is a small Business Consulting company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team offers Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49West Chester, PA
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DM Worx LLC, an application development company, is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Their services include Mobile App Development and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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ValuedHR Business Services, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2012. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laguna Hills, CA
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Physicians management network inc is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Established in 2000, the team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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WAVE.BAND is an other IT consulting and SI company based in San Diego, California. Launched in 2016, the team offers other IT consulting and SI and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montrose, CO
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See all 1 projectsBest Connections Answering Services is a professional answering service company that provides after-hours call handling and customer support. They are highly praised for their proactive approach, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their exceptional communication and customization. Clients appreciate the company's ability to function as an extension of their business and commend their honesty and transparency in billing practices.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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In Clearwater, Florida and Pune, India, Core BI Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They offer CRM consulting and SI and Sales Outsourcing and were established in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baldwin, MD
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Pro Pool Fence is a small Baldwin, Maryland-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Folsom, CA
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Nexyom Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. Is a Document Digitization & Management company. Launched in 2016, the agency offers Document Digitization & Management and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, CA
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Expeditious Medical Billing is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Richmond, California-based firm specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Brand Connections is an Advertising company founded in 2001. The team offers Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Marcos, TX
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Established in 2012, ReconMR is a Market Research company. The team offers Market Research and Call Center Services and is based in San Marcos, Texas.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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QuickBooks Integration, a midsize branding company, is located in Sugar Land, Texas. Their services include Branding and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fishkill, NY
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The Arrow Group is a Sales Outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Fishkill, New York. Their team provides Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Townsend, MA
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Blue Glass Solutions is an AI company. They are in Townsend, Massachusetts and have small team of experts. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Sassy Support (Stytix LLC) is a small Email Marketing company in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Email Marketing and unified communications consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Deligatr is a Sales Outsourcing company. Their team is based in Sheridan, Wyoming and offers Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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See all 5 projectsBonBon Strategic is a strategic operations and consulting firm specializing in business process optimization, marketing strategy, and operational management. Overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights Kate's responsive communication, strategic insight, and ability to streamline processes, with 100% of reviewers noting her effectiveness in managing diverse tasks and improving business efficiency. Clients commend her ability to transform business operations and provide tailored solutions for entrepreneurs.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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EnvisionIT Solutions is a telephone answering service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Framingham, MA
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Founded in 2010, Peerless Media is a branding firm. The small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pompano Beach, FL
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Accelerated Business Solutions is a small IT strategy consulting company. They provide IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 1995.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Greenwood Village, CO
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Startek is an answering service. The Kingston, Jamaica-based team specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Greensburg, PA
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Established in 1998, Smart Systems Technology is a small Demand Generation Marketing company. Their team provides Demand Generation Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Time Technology, a cloud consulting & SI company, offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Launched in 2021, Freeform PR & Branding is a PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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AgentStory is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is located in Miami, Florida. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Commercial Financing company Residual Ecom is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Commercial Financing and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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H&S Accounting & Tax Services, a small Accounting company, is based in Hollywood, Florida. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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OutboundEngine is an Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Call Center Services, and the company is located in Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Springfield, OR
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Jco Heating A/C Electrical LLC, an Other Marketing company, was founded in 2015. The team focuses on Other Marketing and Business Consulting and is based in Springfield, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Midsize Translation company Future Trans, is based in Giza, Egypt and New York, New York. Their services include Translation and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Target River, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Sales Outsourcing. The company is in Salt Lake City, Utah and Encinitas, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Established in 2003, CAP Digisoft Solutions is a midsize Digital Strategy company. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Concord, NC
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Elevate and Delegate LLC is a Staffing company. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting. The agency is located in Concord, North Carolina.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tualatin, OR
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Based in Tualatin, Oregon, Breakthrough Local SEO is a SEO company. Founded in 2017, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10,000+Austin, TX
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Founded in 2016, Everise is a branding firm. In Singapore and Austin, Texas, the team specializes in Branding and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsB2B Growth Force - Top B2B Marketing, Revenue Operations & ABM Agency offers marketing strategy development and revenue operations services, focusing on enhancing business growth. Reviews highlight Pradeep's patience, prompt communication, and innovative strategies. Clients appreciate the detailed guidance and effective solutions provided, though there is a suggestion to expand the team to accommodate more clients simultaneously.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Founded in 2024, Advanced Business Modern Solutions is a social media marketing company. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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S-NET Communications is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and unified communications consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Torc, an IT staff augmentation company, was founded in 2021. The team provides IT staff augmentation and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bronx, NY
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Commercial Financing company Bl Leads was founded in 2014. The team offers Commercial Financing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is located in Bronx, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, CA
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Financial Advising & Planning company BizNCorp was launched in 2018. The firm offers Financial Advising & Planning and Corporate Law, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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EWritingPro is an Advertising company. In Dallas, Texas, the firm provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Brooksville, FL
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See all 1 projectsOneStopDA empowers individuals and businesses of all sizes with dedicated virtual assistants tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business, or a large
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Bolingbrook, IL
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Established in 2020, Christian Banach is an Account-Based Marketing company. The team specializes in Account-Based Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Lock Safe Services is a San Antonio, Texas-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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List of the Top 15 United States BPO Services
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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39.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hatboro, PA
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35.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999St. Louis, MO
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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34.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Cambridge, MA
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34.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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34.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Home, KS
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34/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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32.9/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Ogden, UT
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Garden City, NY
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32.3/40.014/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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33.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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36.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Margate, FL
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31.2/40.014.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Afton, WY
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35.9/40.019/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Portland, OR
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30.8/40.015/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999American Fork, UT
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30.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews3.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Mahwah, NJ
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30.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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32.6/40.013.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Simi Valley, CA
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35.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Duluth, GA
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Back Office Outsourcing50% Other
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U.S. BPO FAQs
An American BPO company runs specific business functions on your behalf — typically processes that are repetitive, rules-driven, or specialized enough that outsourcing is more efficient than building internal capacity. Common BPO service areas include:
- Customer support and call center operations
- Back-office services
- Finance and accounting outsourcing
- Claims processing
- HR outsourcing
- Industry-specific outsourcing
Furthermore, U.S.-based BPOs typically combine domestic delivery with nearshore or offshore teams to balance cost, quality, and time-zone coverage.
Three reasons buyers consistently cite — regulatory familiarity, English-language quality, and account management proximity:
- Regulatory familiarity matters when your work touches HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, or state-specific compliance, U.S. firms understand the frameworks natively.
- English-language quality matters most for customer-facing functions where accent neutrality and cultural fluency move CSAT scores.
- Account management proximity means your weekly business review happens in your time zone, not at midnight.
That said, many US BPOs blend onshore management with offshore or nearshore delivery teams. Don't assume "US-based" means every agent is in the US — ask explicitly about the delivery model during evaluation.
U.S. BPO pricing varies enormously by service type and delivery model. Based on Clutch pricing data and rates listed by US BPO providers:
- Domestic call center agents: typically $25 – $45 per hour
- Offshore-delivered support managed from the US: typically $8 – $20 per hour
- Specialized back-office work: often priced per-transaction or per-claim rather than hourly
- Project minimums: most US BPO engagements start at $5,000 – $10,000 per month in committed volume
Moreover, many providers price based on outcomes rather than hours. Outcome pricing transfers efficiency risk to the BPO, but you'll want to validate their volume forecasts carefully before signing.
Filter on three things in this order — scope match, security and compliance readiness, and reference quality:
- Scope match means the BPO actually does what you need at the volume you need it; a 50-agent call center isn't built for a 5-agent specialty desk, and vice versa.
- Security and compliance readiness means SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, or whatever your regulatory environment requires — ask for the actual reports, not just claims of compliance.
- Reference quality means talking to current clients of similar size and scope, and asking about turnover, ramp time, and what happened when something went wrong.
It’s also worth considering how the BPO handles knowledge transfer, what their training program looks like, and whether you have a single point of accountability or are bouncing between team leads.
- Pricing that's significantly below market — BPO is a labor business; rates that look too good usually mean high turnover, undertrained agents, or both.
- No clear SLA framework — Reputable BPOs commit to specific metrics (response time, accuracy, abandonment rate) with consequences for missing them. Vague service descriptions are a problem.
- Heavy reliance on a single delivery site — Geographic concentration is an operational risk. Ask about business continuity and where your work would actually run.
- No willingness to discuss attrition — Turnover is the dirty secret of the BPO industry. A vendor who won't share their attrition rate is hiding something.
- Pitch team disappears after signing — Confirm in writing who runs your account day-to-day.