Bar chart showing Telemarketers salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $21,310, 25th percentile $22,100, median $23,850, 75th percentile $27,690, 90th percentile $29,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level telemarketers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $24K. Top earners bring in $30K or more, a $8K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $23,850 a year, that works out to about $11 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,310, and experienced telemarketers can clear $29,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $24K enough to live in Kansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,700/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 62.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a telemarketers salary go in Kansas?▼
Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median telemarketers salary is worth about $26,636 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do telemarketers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
