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Company Description BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full service personnel solutions organization.

Company Description BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full service personnel solutions organization.

Client Experience Agent

OR · Remote

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

[solidcore] is looking for a full-time Client Experience (CX) Agent to join our CX Operations team. Our ideal team member is empathetic, strategic, mission-driven, and puts people first, with a knack

Be Seen First

Be the voice of our brands BetRivers & PlaySugarHouse. As a Player Support Agent, you'll deliver top-tier service to our players through Live Chat, Email, and Phone. You'll be a trusted

Support Agent I

$34K - $40K/yr

About Renaissance When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K-12 education technology! Renaissance's solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning

Support Agent

Columbia, MD · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Hiring Locations: Must be based in the Baltimore, MD or Columbia, MD markets (or surrounding areas). About Us At Leap, we're on a mission to transform the home improvement industry - and we want you

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How much do live chat support agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for live chat support agent in the United States is $19.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Live Chat Support Agent?

A Live Chat Support Agent is a customer service professional who assists customers through online chat platforms in real-time. Their main responsibilities include answering questions, resolving issues, and providing information about products or services. They work to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering quick, helpful, and accurate responses. Live chat agents typically use specialized software to manage multiple conversations and may also handle follow-ups or escalate complex issues as needed.

What are some common challenges faced by Live Chat Support Agents, and how can they be addressed?

Live Chat Support Agents often face the challenge of managing multiple conversations simultaneously, which requires strong multitasking and organizational skills. Another common difficulty is interpreting customer tone and intent without verbal cues, making clear and empathetic written communication essential. Staying up to date with product knowledge and troubleshooting steps can also be demanding, especially in fast-paced environments. Regular training, efficient use of support tools, and collaboration with colleagues can help agents overcome these challenges and provide excellent customer service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live Chat Support Agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live Chat Support Agent, you need strong written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software, live chat platforms, and ticketing systems is essential. Patience, multitasking, and empathy help agents deliver exceptional customer experiences and resolve issues efficiently. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining high customer satisfaction and ensuring prompt, accurate support in a fast-paced online environment.
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Infographic showing various Live Chat Support Agent job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 11% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 39% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,664 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

IT Technical Support / Helpdesk Support in South Jordan, UT 84095

Amicis Global

Columbus, OH • On-site

$21/hr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Title: IT Technical Support / Chat Support
Location: Columbus, OH 43219
Duration: 06 Months
Pay Rate: $21.00/- on W2
 
About Job:
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Service Desk Chat Agent is the first point of contact that supports end users via our live chat channel for IT Service support in a fast-paced 24x7x365 environment. While providing the highest level of customer service, the Service Desk Chat Agent answers incoming chats, tracks all information in a ticket tracking system, uses a knowledge base tool along with their expertise to resolve issues in a timely fashion. The Service Desk Chat Agent is focused on achieving high levels of first contact resolution and identifying opportunities to streamline/automate agent processes. The Chat Agent will need to effectively run multiple chats concurrently while maintaining best in class service.
 
Expectation of Role:
Customer Service Skills:
• Demonstrate active listening in order to gain an accurate understanding of the situation
• Being empathetic to the customer’s situation while also showcasing advocacy and ownership of seeking resolution
• Acknowledging the sense of urgency for resolving the issue
• Create a positive customer support experience, build rapport and trust with end users through professional attitude and approach to problem understanding
Communicate effectively:
• Producing accurate detailed documentation consumable by end users, level two support, and problem management
• Maintain professionalism and netiquette to ensure messages are received as intended
• Respond timely via the chat platform to prevent delay or frustration
• Clearly document actions taken in ticketing record for tracking and data analytics
Technical Proficiency:
• Leverage the chat tooling and ticketing platform effectively
• Provide high quality end-user technical support, related to enterprise software and hardware
• Ability to assess, triage, research, educate, and resolve incidents and requests regarding the use of application software products and/or infrastructure components
Culture Carrier:
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others
• Display a safe and positive attitude
• Adhere to policies and procedures and act in the best interest of the overall firm
Qualifications:
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Problem solving skills
• Self-Motivated
• Two to five years of proven, qualified related work experience in a comparable complex and fast paced work environment
• Preferred work experience in technical support role but not required
• Two to five years of chat experience
Required Education:
• High school diploma or GED with relevant work experience