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How to hire a call center analyst

Call center analyst hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring call center analysts in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a call center analyst is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new call center analyst to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a call center analyst, step by step

To hire a call center analyst, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a call center analyst:

Here's a step-by-step call center analyst hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a call center analyst job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new call center analyst
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a call center analyst do?

Call center analysts monitor and provide actionable insight and assess customer experience during their interaction with the call center associates. The analysts collect information to help improve call center agents. They use an evaluation form to capture any important information. It is their responsibility to have a successful service delivery from entity to entity. They make certain that their enterprise contains consistent service output and establish monthly reports of the success of the company.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your call center analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a call center analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A call center analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, call center analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list shows salaries for various types of call center analysts.

    Type of Call Center AnalystDescriptionHourly rate
    Call Center AnalystComputer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more$15-32
    TraineeTrainees' general responsibility is to familiarize themselves with the best practices and processes of their chosen careers. Some of the trainee's duties include shadowing with a tenured employee to understand various tasks, taking practical examinations to test knowledge extent, maintaining the eagerness to learn and a positive working attitude, assisting with customer inquiries, escalating concerns, and maintaining record progress... Show more$12-26
    Information Technology TechnicianAn information technology technician, also known as an IT technician, is responsible for ensuring that all computer systems in a company or organization are running smoothly and efficiently. Their duties primarily revolve around installing and maintaining systems, including software and hardware, and resolving any issues... Show more$13-39
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • PowerPoint
    • SQL
    • Avaya
    • Management System
    • Data Analysis
    • IVR
    • Escalate
    • Analyze Data
    • Call Monitoring
    • CRM
    • CMS
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Technical Support
    • Customer Care
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Optimize customer experience by managing market call routing and invoking IVR messaging.
    • Configure and manage issues with Cisco VPN routers provide to member credit unions.
    • Manage communication between IVR vendor, IntervoiceBrite (IVB), NUI management, and project team.
    • Manage workforce scheduling of employees as well as call volume forecasting for the inbound and outbound ACD environments.
    • Create and distribute a monthly SEO report and lead ongoing efforts to improve organic rankings and establish inbound links.
    • Lead the effort to create and develop the program's YouTube channel to include tagging and writing descriptions for each video.
    More call center analyst duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your call center analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A call center analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

    For example, the average salary for a call center analyst in Arkansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level call center analyst usually earns less than a senior-level call center analyst. Additionally, a call center analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

    Average call center analyst salary

    $47,153yearly

    $22.67 hourly rate

    Entry-level call center analyst salary
    $32,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 16, 2025

    Average call center analyst salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Massachusetts$58,550$28
    2New York$58,073$28
    3New Jersey$57,393$28
    4Illinois$55,957$27
    5New Mexico$53,967$26
    6California$53,914$26
    7Michigan$52,504$25
    8Ohio$51,922$25
    9North Carolina$49,708$24
    10Wisconsin$49,658$24
    11Virginia$49,607$24
    12Colorado$48,400$23
    13Montana$47,710$23
    14Texas$47,684$23
    15Louisiana$46,527$22
    16Florida$46,498$22
    17Iowa$45,678$22
    18Arizona$44,540$21
    19Pennsylvania$44,235$21
    20Minnesota$43,542$21

    Average call center analyst salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Apple$71,044$34.167
    2Response Mine$60,446$29.06
    3Dana-Farber Cancer Institute$59,721$28.71
    4Sysmex$58,196$27.982
    5Virginia Housing Development Authority$56,983$27.40
    6Baptist Health Care$56,958$27.382
    7PNM Resources$56,146$26.99
    8Wayne County, Michigan$55,295$26.58
    9Iron Bow Technologies$55,134$26.511
    10Spectrum$52,867$25.427
    11LA State University Continuing$51,209$24.6213
    12Xcel Energy$51,107$24.575
    13ETEK International$50,871$24.46
    14Fidelity National Information Solutions$50,131$24.101
    15The Bountiful Company$49,151$23.63
    16State Bar of Michigan$48,292$23.227
    17Ascension Michigan$47,949$23.052
    18Humanity$47,652$22.91
    19North Middlesex Savings Bank, Inc.$47,644$22.911
    20Trulieve$47,644$22.91
  4. Writing a call center analyst job description

    A call center analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a call center analyst job description:

    Call center analyst job description example

    Primarily responsible for supporting IT customers in the form of providing timely and enthusiastic remote support from our 24/7 call center environment. Customer Service and Communication skills are a must and critical to the success of this role.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    · Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests

    · Gather customer's information and determine the issue by evaluating and analyzing the symptoms

    · Deliver service and support to end-users, including via remote connection or over the Internet

    · Research required information using available resources

    · Follow standard processes and procedures

    · Accurately process and record call transactions using a computer and designated tracking software

    · Organize ideas and communicate oral messages appropriate to listeners and situations

    · Follow up and make scheduled call backs to customers where necessary

    · Stay current with system information, changes and update

    · Identifies troubleshooting techniques/step and documents all case information and updates as information becomes available via Healthy IT ticketing system

    · Follows proper escalation procedures as defined by management

    · Ensure customers receive prompt, accurate and courteous service

    PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    · Proper phone etiquette and effective listening skills

    · Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately with demonstrated proficiency in typing and grammar.

    · Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

    · Medical/clinical terminology is preferred, but not required

    · Must be able to sit for long periods of time

    · Position requires use of headset/microphone

    · Experience supporting software computer applications and equipment from a helpdesk environment

    · Experience maintaining, and troubleshooting all versions of Microsoft Windows operating system

    · Experience with mobile device support (iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile)

    · Must be a team player and build good working relationships across all functions

    · Must have a strong personal drive for delivering great customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment with a proactive focus

    · Need to be flexible, adaptable, and possess creative problem-solving skills

    · 1 - 5 years' experience in the Information Technology field or 2 year Associates degree in IT or Healthcare Informatics or equivalent is required.

    Additional

    · Social distancing in place, hand sanitizer and sanitation wipes located throughout office. Masks provided (if vaccinated, it is a choice to not wear a mask)

    About HCTec:

    HCTec provides award-winning services and solutions to hospitals in 45+ states, including academic medical centers, health systems, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory physician practices.

    Award-winning best-in-KLAS managed services assists with routine IT needs such as service desk, patient portal support, EHR application support, desktop/server/network management and IT security.

    HCTEC KEYS TO SUCCESS

    • Four Geographically Diverse / Redundant Service Centers
    • Domestic Operations
    • Exclusively Healthcare Provider Focused
    • Best-in-KLAS Managed Services
    • CHIME Collaboration Award Winner
    • SLA Backed Outcomes
    • 45+ States with HCTec Support Presence

    HCTec's solutions for meeting health IT staffing needs extend from filling individual staffing gaps to providing in-house project teams and remote, domestic IT support service. We make every partner's IT challenges our own so that they are freed to focus on the bigger picture of improving outcomes and controlling healthcare costs.

    We look forward to hearing how your skills line up with our mission!

  5. Post your job

    To find call center analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any call center analysts they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level call center analysts with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your call center analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality call center analyst candidates.
    • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    To successfully recruit call center analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

    While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a call center analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

    • TestDome
    • CodeSignal
    • Testlify
    • BarRaiser
    • Coderbyte

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new call center analyst

    Once you've decided on a perfect call center analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new call center analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a call center analyst?

Before you start to hire call center analysts, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire call center analysts pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

Call center analysts earn a median yearly salary is $47,153 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find call center analysts for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $15 and $32.

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