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How to hire a customer service attendant

Customer service attendant hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring customer service attendants in the United States:

  • There are a total of 583,354 customer service attendants in the US, and there are currently 292,907 job openings in this field.
  • The median cost to hire a customer service attendant is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend $1,105 per customer service attendant on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
  • Chicago, IL, has the highest demand for customer service attendants, with 6 job openings.

How to hire a customer service attendant, step by step

To hire a customer service attendant, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a customer service attendant, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step customer service attendant hiring guide:

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

    Before you start hiring a customer service attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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

    A customer service attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, customer service attendants 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.

    The following list breaks down different types of customer service attendants and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Customer Service AttendantDescriptionHourly rate
    Customer Service AttendantCustomer service representatives interact with customers to handle complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization’s products and services.$11-18
    Customer Service AdministratorCustomer service administrators supervise people in performing customer service and relations. They manage customer inquiries and oversee customer service representative needs and requirements... Show more$13-21
    Customer Service TrainerA customer service trainer is responsible for training new and experienced customer service staff, providing them with the best strategies and techniques to handle customers' inquiries and concerns. They also resolve customer complaints and ensure customer satisfaction, building good customer relationships, maintaining the company's reputation, and increasing revenues... Show more$12-19
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Strong Customer Service
    • Customer Service
    • Cleanliness
    • Front Desk
    • Perform Routine Maintenance
    • CPR
    • General Maintenance
    • POS
    • Customer Complaints
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Customer Inquiries
    • Financial Transactions
    • Food Preparation
    • Groceries
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage and calculate daily cash deposits and prepare daily payroll ledgers.
    • Assess customer orders for accuracy, cleanliness and organization of customer area.
    • Assist in cashiering and point of sale (POS) system procedures during busy hours.
    • Operate POS system, enter accurate amounts and totals; provide exact change for all transactions.
    • Carry and unload groceries accordingly.
    • Bag groceries and organize inventory displays.
    More customer service attendant duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your customer service attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A customer service attendant can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, customer service attendants' average salary in west virginia is 36% less than in washington.
    • Seniority. Entry-level customer service attendants 38% less than senior-level customer service attendants.
    • Certifications. A customer service attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a customer service attendant's salary.

    Average customer service attendant salary

    $14.88hourly

    $30,946 yearly

    Entry-level customer service attendant salary
    $24,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 5, 2025

    Average customer service attendant salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Washington$35,506$17
    2California$35,130$17
    3New York$31,246$15
    4Colorado$30,662$15
    5New Hampshire$30,579$15
    6Arizona$30,228$15
    7Minnesota$30,063$14
    8New Jersey$29,784$14
    9Iowa$28,562$14
    10Illinois$28,309$14
    11Texas$28,004$13
    12Maryland$27,824$13
    13Nevada$26,656$13
    14Ohio$26,406$13
    15Georgia$26,175$13
    16Virginia$25,830$12
    17North Carolina$25,824$12
    18Kansas$25,643$12
    19Indiana$25,202$12
    20Florida$25,121$12

    Average customer service attendant salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Salesforce$43,096$20.725
    2Bayer$42,526$20.4523
    3USAA$41,872$20.134
    4Fidelity Investments$39,744$19.11185
    5Uline$39,184$18.8425
    6Nationwide$37,752$18.154
    7Aditi Consulting$36,514$17.55
    8Progressive$36,234$17.42
    9AT&T$36,125$17.371
    10Chewy$36,030$17.325
    11Keysight Technologies$35,812$17.22
    12ApplicantPro$35,805$17.21
    13ADA-ES$35,787$17.21
    14IntelliPro$35,461$17.058
    15New Hanover County$35,377$17.011
    16Expeditors$35,327$16.9836
    17PayPal$35,284$16.96
    18TQL$34,899$16.787
    19Zachry Construction$34,495$16.583
    20Experis US Inc$34,390$16.53
  4. Writing a customer service attendant job description

    A customer service attendant 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 customer service attendant job description:

    Customer service attendant job description example

    Department: 411-Leisure Services

    F

    EEO Class: Service Workers

    SALARY-$14.00 Per Hour

    Position Overview

    Customer Service Attendants are responsible for greeting guests, answering inquiries, and ensuring a high level of customer service to event guests. This position requires a professional, personable, and enthusiastic attitude with an eye for detail. Attendants may be asked to wear costume-like attire during the event and will be working in an outdoor environment with all types of weather. This position is seasonal which requires working flexible hours: weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

    Essential Job Functions

    Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

    • • Maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude towards guest and team members at all times
    • • Provide outstanding customer service to event attendees and team members
    • • Consistently treats all guests and team members with respect and contribute to a positive work environment
    • • Respond promptly to customer inquiries while actively listening to needs
    • • Acknowledge and resolve customer complaints
    • • Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure guest satisfaction
    • • Maintain high show standards in guest engagement, visual standards, and general housekeeping

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

    • • Knowledge of City and Department rules, policies, and regulations
    • • Capable of working and contributing to a positive team environment
    • • Proficient in customer service
    • • Ability to multi-task, provide attention to detail, and manage time effectively
    • • Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner
    • • Strong skills in active listening and resolving customer complaints professionally
    • • Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and computer programs
    • • Must be able to work flexible schedule that includes evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends

    Education and Experience

    The completion of High School degree or an equivalent, such as the General Education Development (GED). If not met, at least two years of customer service experience.

    Required Licenses or Certificates

    Must possess a valid driver's license.

    Physical Demands and Working Conditions

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50 + pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.

  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find customer service attendants for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your customer service attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit customer service attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting customer service attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    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 customer service attendant

    Once you've decided on a perfect customer service attendant 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.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  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 customer service attendant?

Recruiting customer service attendants involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $30,946 per year for a customer service attendant, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for customer service attendants in the US typically range between $11 and $18 an hour.

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