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How much do remote mystery shopping jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote mystery shopping in the United States is $17.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote mystery shopping?

Remote mystery shopping is a job where individuals evaluate customer service, product quality, and overall experience for businesses without physically visiting their locations. Instead, these evaluations are performed online, over the phone, or through mobile apps. Mystery shoppers are typically provided with specific scenarios or tasks by the company hiring them, and they report their findings after completing the assignment. This role helps businesses understand and improve their customer service and operations. Remote mystery shopping offers flexibility, allowing people to work from home or any location with internet access.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote mystery shopper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Mystery Shopper, you need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow specific guidelines, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with online survey platforms, reporting tools, and sometimes basic video or audio recording equipment is useful. Excellent written communication, reliability, and time management are vital soft skills that help you deliver thorough and timely evaluations. These skills and qualities ensure accurate, actionable feedback for businesses and uphold the integrity of the mystery shopping process.

What is the difference between Remote Mystery Shopping vs Remote Product Testing?

AspectRemote Mystery ShoppingRemote Product Testing
Required CredentialsNo formal credentials neededMay require basic technical skills or familiarity with products
Work EnvironmentOnline, flexible, from homeOnline, flexible, from home
Employer & Industry UsageMarket research companies, retail industryMarket research firms, product companies
Search & Comparison IntentCompare job types, earning potentialCompare testing opportunities, requirements

Remote Mystery Shopping involves evaluating customer service and store experiences, while Remote Product Testing focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on products. Both jobs are flexible, online-based, and used by market research companies, but they differ in the type of tasks and skills required.

What are some common challenges faced by remote mystery shoppers, and how can they be managed?

Remote mystery shoppers often encounter challenges such as maintaining objectivity during evaluations, managing varying assignment deadlines, and ensuring accurate reporting without face-to-face supervision. To manage these, it's important to stay organized with clear schedules, take detailed notes during assignments, and communicate proactively with coordinators if clarification is needed. Additionally, successful remote mystery shoppers regularly review assignment guidelines to ensure compliance and maximize the quality of their feedback.
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Infographic showing various Remote Mystery Shopping job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,137 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Home Office - Phone Rep 2

StorageMart

Columbia, MO • On-site, Remote

$21.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


StorageMart rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 29 rated removal and storage companies


Job description

Self-storage is one of the fastest growing sectors of the retail sales industry. StorageMart is the largest independent providers of self-storage for business and domestic customers in Canada, the United States and the U.K.
Join the StorageMart Family!
EASY.CLEAN.SERVICE
Position: Phone Rep II
Location: On-site in Columbia, MO (No Remote)
Pay Rate: $21.50/hour
Be part of a team that values people, growth, and exceptional customer service. At StorageMart, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference while working in a supportive environment with opportunities to grow.
Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 12% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
Join StorageMart and start your next career opportunity today!
Responsible for answering and taking phone calls, as trained, in any current and future queues that they have been trained for. Responsible for taking payments as trained, maintaining credit card, and personal security. Reports callers' customer service issues Renting-Reserving-Setting site visits-providing hot leads to our clients with all the information correct and complete as provided by the caller and by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Essential functions indicated by an asterisk (*).
1. Answers all calls by the 2nd ring, but no more than 3 rings.*
2. Answers all calls in a professional and friendly manner with a pleasant greeting, an offer assistance, and confirmation of help with language like "Sure, I can help you with that." or "Yes, we can do that." or something similar.*
3. Answers calls with the appropriate company name of greeting.*
4. Addresses callers needs such as needs storage, needs to speak with manager, needs supplies, if customer asks for something other than storage, the phone rep must ask "Do you need storage?".*
5. Handles calls as trained, following five agreements, reading the op notes, overcoming concerns, assumes the rez/site visit/hot lead per screen by asking for name and number, creating urgency to rez/visit the unite/site.*
6. Repeats and/or spells callers information back to the caller.*
7. Goes over the end of call wrap up such as reviews size held, and the date caller is coming in.*
8. Covers administration fee, lock, insurance protection plan when applicable, and store hours at end of the call if not covered during store information.*
9. Willingly works with coaches, trainers, and supervisors on a regular basis as well as when needed to improve or learn new information.*
10. Performs the extra duties of opening and/or closing the call center building.*
11. Acts as a fill in supervisor when a regular supervisor is not available.*
12. Coaches other as assigned including:*
13. Works willingly with TQA trainers, supervisors, and others on a regular basis as well when needed to improve or learn new information*
14. Performs other duties as assigned.*
15. Runs software like interactive queues as needed to assist the organization with call routing.
16. Performs clerical work on other projects as needed to assist the organization which may include translating, proofreading, providing feedback on training materials, screen checks and/or other projects as needed.
17. Provides feedback about errors, omissions, and other problems when seen.
18. Performs outbound calls for mystery shopping, research, and to help the organization marketing or other special projects as needed.
*Essential Function
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