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Call Center Outsourcing to the Philippines

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Philippines Call Centers - About This Growing Industry

Business process outsourcing and the call center industry at large is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the Philippines, accounting for 10% of the country’s GDP. Philippines BPO is a $150 billion industry, and over one million Filipinos work at call centers. The workforce is largely young and college-educated, and the low cost of operations makes it a highly desired location for companies looking to offshore their customer service operations.

Why do companies utilize business process outsourcing to the Philippines?

Labor Pool

  • Talented English speakers familiar with Western culture
  • Young and college-educated workforce
  • Annual labor cost savings to companies can be upwards of 60%
  • The Philippines’ Overseas Workers Welfare Administration incentivizes overseas workers to return to the Philippines to become call center agents

Business Climate

  • BPO is one of the biggest and fastest-growing industries in the Philippines
  • English is both a business language and an official language in the Philippines
  • Large amount of foreign investment in the Philippines BPO industry
  • Government incentives attract foreign investors to the BPO/call center industry

Infrastructure

  • Business process outsourcing (BPO), which call centers are a part of, accounts for 10% of the Philippines’ GDP.
  • 34th largest economy in the world
  • $85 billion infrastructure project announced in 2020, investing in airports, seaports, highways, trains, and power plants
  • Widespread internet - over 73 million use the internet in the Philippines

Country

  • Philippine government helps support the growth of the call center industry
  • Over one million Filipinos work at call centers
  • The culture is familiar with Western culture, languages, and accents
  • Low cost of living; comfortable quality of life

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Statistics About the Philippines

Population

109.6 million

Youth Unemployment Rate (ages 15-34)

6.67% (total unemployment rate 3.36%)

GDP

$376.8 billion USD

Working Age Population (15-64)

68.89 million

Business Language(s)

English and Filipino

Call Center Industry Growth Rate

Expected CAGR of 5.6% through 2022

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Call Center Philippines: Frequently Asked Questions

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Why are call centers outsourced to the Philippines?

As is the case with most outsourcing decisions, the main factor is cost. With a low cost of living there and low operational costs, outsourcing your call center needs to the Philippines provides a great return on investment. If you need customer support, technical support, or telemarketing, outsourcing BPO in the Philippines can save a lot of money.

How much do call center agents make in the Philippines?

Based on data from the Philippines, a call center agent’s monthly salary can range from 11,900 PHP (Philippine peso) on the low end of the pay scale to 66,000 thousand PHP on the extreme high end. On average, the monthly salary of a call center agent in the Philippines is roughly 30,600 PHP, or 367,000 PHP annually ($7,346 USD).

Where are the best call centers located in the Philippines?

The Philippines offers several excellent locations for outsourcing call centers, including Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, and Iloilo; all top choices. Each of these cities offers a young and educated population, and English is an official language.

What are the cost savings for US companies outsourcing call centers to the Philippines?

Even though call center agents are among the highest-paid workers in the Philippines, outsourcing your call center needs creates significant savings. While a call center agent in the US can be expected to earn $30,000 per year, the same worker in the Philippines only makes about $7,268 per year. This can cut your call center labor cost by up to 70%.

How much does it cost to outsource a call center to the Philippines?

Call center outsourcing and other BPO in the Philippines typically pay workers between $2.50/hr on the low end and $10/hr on the high end. However, this can vary depending on the skills required. This is significantly cheaper than the wage for an equivalent role in the U.S., which could fall anywhere between $15/hr and $45/hr, depending on the service.

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