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+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 44 projectsUnity Communications is a professional outsourcing company specializing in customer service, billing management, and data processing across various industries. The company is praised for its reliability, responsiveness, and ability to align with client company values. Notable strengths include high communication standards, cultural fit, and value for cost. Around 95% of reviews highlight their effective project management and adaptability, while 10% suggest improvements in specific areas such as agent evaluation and leadership transitions.
$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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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Evocare Billings & It Solutions is a small Customer Service Outsourcing company. They specialize in Customer Service Outsourcing and Business Continuity Management and were established in 2019.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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Founded in 2009, Digital Elites is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office 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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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Conroe, TX
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Delta Lead is a Business Consulting company founded in 2022. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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IDS Healthcare is a Back Office Outsourcing company. In New York, New York and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Decatur, GA
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Efficacious LLC is a small Business Consulting company launched in 2024. Their team provides Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Locust Grove, VA
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Vanan Services is a Translation company. They are based in Locust Grove, Virginia and have midsize team. Their services include Translation and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Fremont, CA
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Located in Fremont, California and Vadodara, India, Sruhad Technologies is a Product Design company. Their services include Product Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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VirtuSol is a telephone answering service founded in 2010. Headquartered in San Jose, California and Hyderabad, India, the team offers Call Center Services and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lodi, CA
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JRivera Associates is a small Translation company based in Lodi, California. The team focuses on Translation and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Knoxville, TN
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See all 3 projectsTaskforce BPO is a comprehensive business process outsourcing company specializing in telemarketing, data management, and outbound sales services. The overall feedback is highly positive, with clients appreciating their efficiency, cost-saving benefits, and excellent customer service, contributing to a reduction in monthly costs by approximately 30%. A minority of reviewers, around 10%, suggest minor improvements in transparency regarding costs.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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Rize, a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Hyderabad, India and Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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See all 4 projectsBA Global Talent is a staffing and recruitment company that specializes in providing diverse global talent across various business functions. Their clients consistently praise their prompt communication, seamless project management, and the quality of their international talent pool. With 100% positive feedback, reviewers highlight their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining a strong cultural fit.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brookline, MA
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Brightleaf solutions is a Document Digitization & Management company. The Brookline, Massachusetts-based team provides Document Digitization & Management and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Nashua, NH
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Launched in 1992, Alternative Logistics is a phone answering service. The firm focuses on Call Center Services, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Farmington Hills, MI
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Back Office Outsourcing company CPI Data Services is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Founded in 1999, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Maple Shade, NJ
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Established in 1964, Ansercomm is a small answering service company. Their services include Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Marquette, MI
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RANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS is a phone answering service. Founded in 1974, the company is headquartered in Marquette, Michigan. Their services include Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Answer, Inc. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are located in San Diego, California and have small team. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Bell Answering Service is a phone answering service. They are located in Brooklyn, New York and have small team. Their services include Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Uniondale, NY
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People Connect is a call center company. Their small team is headquartered in Uniondale, New York. Their team focuses on Call Center Services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Staten Island, NY
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AAA Answering Service is a call center service. Their small team is in Staten Island, New York. Their team provides Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Established in 1948, Abbott Answering Service is a small call center service. Their team focuses on Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Utica, NY
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Answering service Accutel Answering Service is based in Utica, New York. Founded in 2001, the team specializes in Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glen Cove, NY
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Professionally Speaking is a small call center company. They specialize in Call Center Services and were founded in 1987.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elmont, NY
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Prompt Anserfone is an answering service. They focus on Call Center Services and were founded in 1956.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Advanced Answering Service Chicago is a telephone answering service. Their small team is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Joliet, IL
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MedPro Answering Service is a call center. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Joliet, Illinois. Their team offers Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hinsdale, IL
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DuPage Oakbrook Answering Service , a call center, offer Call Center Services. They were launched in 1974.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Launched in 2005, ABC Virtual Offices is a telephone answering service. The agency provides Call Center Services and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Phone answering service Teddy O’Toole’s Phone Answering was launched in 1954. The team offers Call Center Services and is located in West Hollywood, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, CA
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Antelope Valley Call Center is a Lancaster, California-based telephone answering service. They offer Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Global Messaging Network, a small call center company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Gatos, CA
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The Los Gatos Telephone Answering Services is a telephone answering service. Their small team is located in Los Gatos, California. Their services include Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Established in 1961, Personal Telephone Answering Service is a small San Jose, California-based phone answering service. Their team offers Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quincy, MA
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Ansaphone is a phone answering service. Their team is based in Quincy, Massachusetts. The company provides Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Worcester, MA
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Small call center company Professional First Line Answering Service, is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The team provides Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yarmouth, MA
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Founded in 1955, All Cape & Islands Answering is a call center service. The small team provides Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dedham, MA
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Founded in 1967, Lathum Professional Teleservices is a call center. The small team offers Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jeffersonville, IN
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Unique Dental Scheduling is a small call center company established in 2013. Their services include Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fultondale, AL
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Alabama 811 is an answering service company. Founded in 1975, their team offers Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, AL
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Based in Birmingham, Alabama, American Helping Hands is a small phone answering service. The team offers Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Corema Group is an answering service founded in 2010. The team offers Call Center Services and Custom Software Development and is based in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elizabethtown, KY
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Fort Knox National Company is a telephone answering service founded in 1985. The small team specializes in Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Founded in 2010, Spot On Interpreting is a small call center service and Translation company in Long Beach, California. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Translation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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Montana One Call Center is a small call center founded in 1985. Their team specializes in Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seymour, TN
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Answering Service One, an answering service, specializes in Call Center Services. The firm is headquartered in Seymour, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Florence, AL
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Tele-Sec Communications is a small Florence, Alabama-based telephone answering service. The team focuses on Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Arkansas Answering Services is a small phone answering service. The team provides Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Answering service Physicians Exchange Of Honolulu Inc is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Launched in 1939, the team specializes in Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waianae, HI
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DAS Hawaii, a telephone answering service, is in Waianae, Hawaii. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Call Center Services.
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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
90% Back Office Outsourcing10% Other -
$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
90% Back Office Outsourcing10% Other -
$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.