salary$46,800 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,360per year
Jobs in the area4,660people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 46.1% of the median customer service representative salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make in Durham, NC?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $46,800 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $31,840 and $62,360.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 46.1% of the median customer service representative salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.