Top BPO Companies in the United States
The United States is home to one of the world's most developed business process outsourcing markets, with providers specializing in everything from call center operations and customer service to payroll, claims processing, and data entry. Companies of every size rely on U.S.-based BPO firms to reduce operating costs, handle peak-volume work, and bring specialized expertise without expanding internal headcount.
Clutch connects you with vetted U.S. outsourcing companies through verified client reviews, service breakdowns, and real pricing data — so you can compare providers that fit your scope and budget. Use the filters below to narrow by service area, industry, and project size. Explore by subcategory or location: back office outsourcing companies in the U.S. and BPO providers in New York.
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See all 4 projectsROI CX Solutions is a customer support management company that excels in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining support processes. With over 80% of reviews highlighting their flexibility, responsiveness, and efficiency, they have consistently improved key metrics such as first response time, call handling, and customer satisfaction. Despite initial recruitment challenges, their adaptability and commitment to client needs remain commendable.
$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+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 68 projectsTop Customer Service is a customer support agency renowned for its excellent call handling and content writing services. Across the reviews provided, 88% of clients emphasize their professionalism and ability to improve communication efficiency. Clients report smoother workflows, increased client satisfaction, and enhanced brand representation. Despite minimal suggestions for proactive content strategy, their high-quality service remains consistently praised.
$100,000+Undisclosed10,000+Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 12 projectsTDCX is a prominent business process outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in providing global quality evaluations, customer support, and scalable operations solutions across various sectors such as hospitality, social media, fintech, and e-commerce. Clients frequently praise TDCX for their agility, reliability, and exceptional communication skills, with a focus on collaborative and innovative problem-solving approaches. Approximately 95% of feedback highlights their ability to consistently exceed expectations and deliver high-quality service, with numerous clients noting their impressive capacity for scaling operations without compromising quality. Some areas for improvement mentioned include exploring more competitive costing and flexible remote work options. Overall, TDCX maintains a strong reputation as a reliable and effective partner in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Kozmoze, Inc, a Sales Outsourcing company, was established in 2019. The firm provides Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Back Office Outsourcing company StafGo Health (BPO) was founded in 2020. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and is in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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Precision Opinion is a midsize Market Research company launched in 2007. Their services include Market Research and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Small call center company San Jose Answering Service, is based in San Jose, California. The team offers Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Coral Gables, FL
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Established in 2012, Responsive Call Center is a call center. The small team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Debt Nirvana is an Accounting company. Launched in 2010, the team provides Accounting and Commercial Financing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Olympia, WA
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TaskHive LLC is a social media marketing firm. The company is headquartered in Olympia, Washington. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Wauwatosa, WI
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Simmert Business Solutions, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2026. Located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greensboro, NC
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NTT Business Solutions LLC, a Staffing company, was launched in 2016. The company specializes in Staffing and Call Center Services, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Gateway Communications Inc. Is an answering service. Their small team is located in Portland, Oregon. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Small call center service AYS Dispatch, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oak Park, IL
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NuFone is a phone answering service. The Oak Park, Illinois-based company was established in 1935. Their team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Calabasas, CA
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Small call center Community Answering Service, is based in Calabasas, California. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Gainesville, FL
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Founded in 1978, Three Rivers Legal Services Inc is an answering service company. Their services include Call Center Services and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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DIGITALZONE Inc is a Content Marketing company. The team is located in New York, New York and Pune, India, and their services include Content Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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See all 10 projectsPuzzle is a versatile recruitment and software engineering company that excels in providing tailored solutions for IT and development projects. Their services focus on recruiting and onboarding engineering talent, as well as offering software development and QA services. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently praise Puzzle for their professionalism, excellent project management, and responsiveness, citing their impressive work ethic and ability to meet or exceed expectations.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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SignalRise Virtual Solutions is a telephone answering service. Launched in 2025, the agency provides Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Telephone answering service A Live Answer was launched in 2008. The small team specializes in Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Napa, CA
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Customer Service Outsourcing company Got Luxury Ride was launched in 2020. The firm specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Apple Valley, MN
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Admin Solutions is an answering service company. They are in Apple Valley, Minnesota and have midsize team. Their services include Call Center Services and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Danvers, MA
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Sumaria Systems, Inc. Is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. Established in 1982, the firm focuses on Corporate Training & Coaching and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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See all 1 projectsExpert Virtual Assistants offers services in organizing and preparing reports, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and responsiveness. The feedback highlights the exceptional performance of their team, particularly Beth, who is commended for her fast, helpful, and reliable service delivery.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Assistants Company, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2013. The agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company ApexMedPro, is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2007, GroupBDO LLC, a small Back Office Outsourcing company, is in Austin, Texas. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Established in 2024, Starry Solutions is a phone answering service. The agency offers Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9The Bronx, NY
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Launched in 1994, Boxy Pack is a Sales Outsourcing company. The firm focuses on Sales Outsourcing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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TCC ANSWERING SERVICE is a telephone answering service. They are based in Los Angeles, California and have small team. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Based in Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York, Mindcrest is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hamilton Township, NJ
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In Hamilton Township, New Jersey and Chennai, India, Tekplant Infotech is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2011, MarketizeIt is a small answering service. Their services include Call Center Services and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Willowick, OH
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Webgoose.com is a phone answering service. Their team is headquartered in Willowick, Ohio and provides Call Center Services and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Boost IT, LLC, an IT managed services company, was founded in 2000. They focuses on IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2009, Allume Studios is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redding, CA
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Obsidian IT is a small Back Office Outsourcing company based in Redding, California. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Lennon BPO is an Accounting company. The company is in Walnut Creek, California. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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Stewart SEO is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were established in 2002 and provide Back Office Outsourcing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Founded in 2014, The Content Chop Shop is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The agency offers Back Office Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseville, CA
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Back Office Outsourcing company Halldin Public Relations is headquartered in Roseville, California. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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Open Window Marketing is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Branding. The company is in Roswell, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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Optima Technologies, Inc. Is a small Back Office Outsourcing company in Roswell, Georgia. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Round Rock, TX
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Established in 2018, Down Right Epic is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Back Office Outsourcing and is based in Round Rock, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Gladstone printing services is a small graphic design company. Launched in 2002, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olympia, WA
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Every Page Marketing, LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Branding and is located in Olympia, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leland, NC
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Healthcare Business Reps, LLC is a small Cybersecurity company founded in 2017. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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VIP Marketing Group is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Springfield, Missouri. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, NH
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Eventful Executives is a small Event Marketing company based in Bedford, New Hampshire. Their services include Event Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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Skyblue is a cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2010, the company specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sachse, TX
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Top Lead Partner is a phone answering service established in 2020. The firm focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Xilium is a midsize Minneapolis, Minnesota-based telephone answering service and Back Office Outsourcing company. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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List of the Top 15 United States BPO Services
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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 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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37.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 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 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Afton, WY
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35.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, PA
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Home, KS
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33.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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33.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999St. Louis, MO
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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34.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 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 / 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sacramento, CA
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31.1/40.020/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tampa, FL
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30.8/40.013.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Princeton, NJ
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30.7/40.020/20 Reviews1.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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$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
70% Back Office Outsourcing30% Other
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U.S. BPO FAQs
A U.S.-based BPO company manages specific business functions on behalf of another organization — handling work that's essential but outside a company's core focus. Common services include customer support and call center operations, back-office processing, data entry and document management, and healthcare claims processing. The scope can be narrow, like a single function, such as invoicing, or broad, like an entire department operating under your brand.
Working with a U.S.-based BPO firm offers practical advantages over offshore alternatives — the same time zone, the same language, and often the same regulatory environment. For healthcare and financial services companies, U.S.-based providers are more likely to hold relevant compliance certifications — HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS — already.
For customer-facing work, many businesses find that American consumers prefer domestic support. That said, U.S. BPO rates run higher than offshore options, so the trade-off is typically quality and compliance over pure cost savings. Many U.S.-based BPOs also blend onshore account management with offshore or nearshore delivery, so it's worth asking explicitly about the delivery model.
BPO pricing varies widely thanks to factors like service type, volume, and contract structure. According to Clutch pricing data, agent-based work (customer support, call center) typically runs $25 – $75 per hour. Meanwhile, dedicated-team and full back-office contracts range from $5,000 to well over $50,000 per month.
Services priced by transaction volume — data processing, payroll runs — will look different again. Ask for itemized breakdowns from any provider you're seriously evaluating; opaque or all-in pricing with no line items is a common red flag.
Start with the specific function you're outsourcing, not a generic "BPO" search — the right firm for call center work looks very different from the right firm for healthcare claims processing. It’s essential to carefully evaluate key factors like industry experience, compliance credentials relevant to your business, technology stack, and transition support.
Then, browse through Clutch to assess overall star ratings of reviews that describe how providers handled errors and communication under pressure. Maximize the directories and filters available to streamline your search for the ideal partner.
- SLA guarantees without explanation of how they're measured or enforced.
- Contracts that make it difficult to scale down or exit.
- Providers who can't describe their quality assurance process clearly.
- Pricing that seems unusually low for the stated scope.
It’s worth noting that cut-rate BPO often means high agent turnover and inconsistent output quality. Also ask whether the firm's "U.S.-based" footprint means all agents are onshore, or whether management is in the U.S. but delivery is offshore without disclosure.