Posted on June 18, 2026 by Bryan Wassel

Tenured customer service reps command a salary premium — with exceptions

Product expertise and institutional knowledge are valuable, but changing technology is driving demand for new skill sets, a Payscale study found.

https://www.hrdive.com/news/customer-service-salary-premium-exceptions/823248/

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