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 7 projectsSolvo Global is a professional staffing and outsourcing company that provides services across various industries, including entertainment, technology, and legal services. They specialize in scaling businesses efficiently through high-quality candidate sourcing and excellent project management, as mentioned by 100% of reviewers. Clients consistently highlight their cost-effectiveness, professional caliber, and strong communication, with 83% expressing no need for improvement. Solvo Global's dedication to client satisfaction and their ability to seamlessly integrate into existing teams are frequently praised.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Screaming Garlic is a Sales Outsourcing company founded in 2010. The small team focuses on Sales Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Hire Highs is a SEO agency. Launched in 2024, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Park, IL
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Metrist Partners is a SEO company. They are located in Highland Park, Illinois and have small team. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Computer Camaraderie Corp. Is a New York, New York-based web design company. Launched in 2008, the team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cheyenne, WY
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Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Amman, Jordan, Madama Group is an answering service company. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Covington, LA
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Advertising company Trackable Lead Generation was launched in 2011. The team offers Advertising and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boulder, CO
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IT managed services company Data Network Group is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 1997, the team offers IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sandy Springs, GA
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Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, Remedial Infotech Inc. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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Back Office Outsourcing company GoFable was established in 2019. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Established in 2015, Millennials Digital is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Advicekey Professional Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Aurangabad, India-based company provides Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Towson, MD
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VirtuAssistPlus, an Accounting company, is based in Towson, Maryland and Harare, Zimbabwe. The team focuses on Accounting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Jose, CA
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Automation Anywhere is an Application Testing company. The team offers Application Testing and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in San Jose, California and Bengaluru, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Marcos, CA
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IT managed services company Tri-Community Answering Service was launched in 1968. The midsize team offers IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Midsize Business Consulting company Bostrom, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Conyers, GA
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Call center company DG Solutions, Inc. Provides Call Center Services and Fulfillment. They were established in 1980.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEl Paso, TX
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Established in 2021, Riverstar Billing Solutions, LLC is an Accounting company. Headquartered in El Paso, Texas, the team provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Serviceaide, Inc is an IT managed services company. The San Jose, California-based company specializes in IT managed services and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Invisia is a software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development and Call Center Services and were launched in 2012. The agency is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Grand Forks, ND
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Digital Data Excellence, a Marketing Strategy company, offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing. The agency is in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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Located in St. Petersburg, Florida and Islamabad, Pakistan, Avorcms Services is a small social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wabash, IN
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Intimus International, a Document Digitization & Management company, was launched in 1956. The firm specializes in Document Digitization & Management and Contract Manufacturing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Accounting company NetBounce Global LLC was founded in 2024. The agency focuses on Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casper, WY
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Hypernics Technologies LLC, a SEO company, was established in 2016. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2023, ESP Solutions LLC is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based call center company. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsCrystalised Outsprint offers ICT systems development, focusing on electronic case management systems, user training, and post-implementation support. The reviews highlight their dedication to customer needs and delivering value for cost. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and the successful achievement of project milestones through virtual meetings, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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St Louis SEO for Growth, a call center service, is in St. Louis, Missouri. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pascagoula, MS
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Small graphic design company Franklin Media House, is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Launched in 2000, Mills Marketing & TeleServices is a Direct Marketing company. The team specializes in Direct Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Launched in 2017, Sierra Company is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Translation and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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CX Talks, an user experience agency, was established in 2017. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountainside, NJ
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Snelling Staffing - Mountainside, NJ is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 1941. The small team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Swap Your Auto, a division of Brockport Development, LLC is a phone answering service. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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J S Richter Ltd is a small Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 1979.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holden, MA
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Email Marketing company Xactlyit specializes in Email Marketing and Event Marketing. They are located in Holden, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Back Office Outsourcing company Mortgage Accelerated was launched in 2017. The small team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moncks Corner, SC
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CACooper Services, LLC is an answering service. They are headquartered in Moncks Corner, South Carolina and have small team. Their services include Call Center Services and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pike Road, AL
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3 Squared Technology LLC is a software development company. Based in Pike Road, Alabama, the agency provides Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Burlington, VT
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Seo Agency Vermont, a small Mobile & App Marketing company, is based in South Burlington, Vermont. The team offers Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, PA
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BuzFind is a small SEO agency in Reading, Pennsylvania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Harris CMO Partners is a branding company. In Franklin, Tennessee, the team provides Branding and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, SalesEngine, Inc is a data analytics company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ankeny, IA
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Athlure is a SEO services firm established in 2023. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Founded in 2013, UpShot Solutions LLC is a small Fort Worth, Texas-based SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fremont, CA
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PETADATA is a software development company. They are in Fremont, California and Hyderabad, India and have midsize team. They offer Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Digitrench LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based firm provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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ShoeFitts Marketing is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Portland, Oregon-based firm focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Small Recruiting company LW Research Group, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Recruiting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Koreaninterpreters.net is a Los Angeles, California-based Translation company. They focus on Translation and Call Center Services and were founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tupelo, MS
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V Transcriptions is a Transcription company. The team focuses on Transcription and Back Office Outsourcing, and the firm is in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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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.