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How much do telephone survey interviewer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for telephone survey interviewer in the United States is $20.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a telephone survey interviewer?

A Telephone Survey Interviewer contacts individuals by phone to conduct surveys and collect opinions on various topics. They follow a script, ask predetermined questions, and accurately record responses. The role requires good communication skills, patience, and attention to detail. Interviewers may work for market research firms, government agencies, or private companies to gather data for research or customer feedback purposes.

What does a telephone survey interviewer do?

A typical day as a Telephone Survey Interviewer involves making outbound calls to individuals or organizations, following a set script to collect survey responses, and accurately recording answers in data management systems. You may work independently or as part of a team, often in a call center or remote setting, and are expected to meet daily or weekly quotas. While most interactions follow consistent procedures, you may encounter challenging respondents and need to adapt your approach while maintaining professionalism. Regular feedback and training are provided to help you improve your skills and stay current with survey techniques. Over time, high-performing interviewers may have opportunities for advancement to supervisory or quality assurance roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a telephone survey interviewer?

To thrive as a Telephone Survey Interviewer, you need strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) systems, data entry software, and basic telephony tools is often required. Active listening, patience, and resilience help interviewers handle various respondent attitudes and maintain survey integrity. These competencies are crucial for collecting accurate data and ensuring a positive experience for survey participants.

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Infographic showing various Telephone Survey Interviewer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 35% Full Time, and 65% Part Time. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,618 per year, or $20 per hour.

Remote Telephone Survey Interviewer

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Nichols Research
Marketing Research • 51 - 200 employees

$10 - $14/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Nichols Research is an established national marketing research company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We are currently seeking Work-From-Home Telephone Interviewers to conduct market research surveys. As a Telephone Interviewer, you will conduct computer-based surveys, ask respondents their opinions on a variety of topics, and accurately record their responses. We are looking for outgoing, professional, articulate individuals who can work independently in a remote environment.
Topics covered in our surveys include current events, healthcare, customer satisfaction, politics, media usage, consumer products, and more.
Important: We are ONLY hiring applicants who currently reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Applicants who do not reside in one of these states will not be considered. Please do not apply if you live outside of these locations.
As a Telephone Interviewer, you will:
  • Place outbound calls using our VOIP telephone software
  • Explain the purpose of the survey and answer respondent questions
  • Read computer-based survey questions clearly and verbatim
  • Accurately record survey responses
  • Clarify vague or incomplete responses when appropriate
  • Follow all survey and data collection procedures

This position does not involve sales, collections, fundraising, or telemarketing. There are no sales quotas and compensation is not commission-based.
We provide paid training and flexible scheduling.
Compensation & Details
  • Starting pay ranges from $11.00 to $14.00 per hour
  • Pay increases may be available based on production and availability
  • Work is supervised remotely by experienced supervisors
  • Calls may be monitored for quality assurance and training purposes
  • Prior telephone interviewing or call center experience is a plus
  • Spanish bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

We provide the software needed to conduct calls from your computer. You will not incur any telephone charges while working.
Requirements
To be considered, applicants must have:
  • Excellent reading, listening, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong dependability and professionalism
  • Basic to intermediate computer skills
  • A quiet home workspace free from distractions
  • A desktop or laptop computer
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.)
  • Reliable high-speed internet with a minimum upload speed of 10 Mbps
  • A personal mobile phone
  • A webcam, microphone, and speakers/headset
Application Information
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we kindly ask that candidates do not contact us regarding application status. Our team carefully reviews all applications and will reach out directly to candidates whose qualifications align with our current hiring needs.
Salary
$10 - $14 an hour
Job Type
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