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Central America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, is a fast-growing nearshore hub for US-facing call centers. Teams offer bilingual English and Spanish agents in time zones close to the US. Costa Rica alone earned about $2.4 billion from BPO exports in 2024 and employs about 95,000 BPO workers. Nearshore rates run roughly $10 to $18 per hour. On Data Monster, verified Central American call centers list their services and your Liaison Officer connects them with US employers and campaigns, with Data Monster Protected Transactions on every deal.

What call centers in Central America excel at

Bilingual customer service

English and Spanish support with strong service culture, especially in Costa Rica and Guatemala.

Technical support

Help desk and tier 1 and 2 support for software, devices and telecom, aligned with US hours.

Inbound and outbound sales

Sales, renewals and reactivation for US brands, in English or Spanish.

Appointment setting

Confirmed bookings for home services, insurance, healthcare and financial services.

Live transfers and lead qualification

Pre-qualified calls delivered live to US sales teams.

Collections and billing

Compliant accounts-receivable follow-up and billing support in both languages.

Back office and data support

Order entry, claims support, verification and scheduling for US companies.

Chat, email and social support

Omnichannel teams for ecommerce, travel and subscription brands.

Demand and growth in Central America

Costa Rica, the region largest hub, earned about $2.4 billion in BPO and IT-enabled services exports in 2024 and employs roughly 95,000 BPO and ITES workers. A 9.1% compound growth rate points to about $3.7 billion by 2029. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama add bilingual capacity.

Source: CINDE and Statista via Stealth Agents. 2029 figure is an estimate derived from the 9.1% CAGR.

US hourly rate vs Central America

Central American teams sit in the $10 to $18 per hour Latin America nearshore band, with Costa Rica contract rates quoted at $12 to $22. At the top of the nearshore band that is about 31% below the $26 US low-end rate, in nearly the same time zone.

Source: CustomerThink, Callin.io 2025 cost comparison and CINDE and Statista via Stealth Agents. Typical ranges; real rates vary by country, vertical and volume.

Why US employers choose Central America

Close to the US time zone

Central America runs on or near US Central time, so teams work US business hours in real time.

Fast-growing hubs

Costa Rica's BPO sector is projected to grow about 9.1% a year, from $2.4 billion in 2024 toward about $3.7 billion by 2029.

Bilingual workforce

Large bilingual English and Spanish talent pools across the region, with Costa Rica leading.

Cost advantage

Nearshore rates around $10 to $18 per hour stay well below the $26 US low-end rate.

Verified and protected

Every listed vendor goes through verification, and deals run on Data Monster Protected Transactions.

A personal Liaison Officer

One person stays with you until your campaign is live, focused on quality and long relationships.

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US remote jobs for agents

Agents in Central America: US employers hire bilingual remote customer service, sales and support agents. List through your call center or apply for US remote jobs through Data Monster.

Most of Central America runs on US Central time without daylight saving, so teams overlap fully with US business hours.

Spanish is native and English proficiency is strong in BPO hubs, especially Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama.

How it works

1. Apply

Fill in the form at the top of this page with your call center, services and verticals.

2. Get verified

A short interview and a virtual tour of your floor. Verified vendors earn a trust badge.

3. Get matched

Your Liaison Officer connects you with US employers and call center campaigns that fit.

4. Deliver and get paid

Run the campaign with Data Monster Protected Transactions on every deal.

Frequently asked questions

What are Central American call centers best at?

They excel at bilingual customer service, technical support, sales, appointment setting, live transfers, collections and back-office support for US clients.

Which Central American countries have call centers?

Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama all host contact centers serving US companies, with Costa Rica the largest BPO hub.

How much does a Central American call center cost per hour?

Latin America nearshore rates typically run $10 to $18 per hour, and Costa Rica contract rates are quoted at $12 to $22 per hour, compared with about $26 per hour at the US low end.

Is Central America growing as a BPO market?

Yes. Costa Rica earned about $2.4 billion in BPO and IT-enabled services exports in 2024 and is projected to grow about 9.1% a year toward about $3.7 billion by 2029.

Do Central American teams work US hours?

Yes. Most of the region is on or near US Central time, so teams work US business hours naturally.

How do I get US call center campaigns from Central America?

List your center on Data Monster and your Liaison Officer matches you with US buyers looking for bilingual nearshore teams.

How do I find US remote jobs as an agent in Central America?

Use Data Monster to find US remote jobs and campaigns, or ask your call center to list on the marketplace.

Is it safe to hire a Central American call center?

With verified vendors and Data Monster Protected Transactions, payments and delivery are protected, and a Liaison Officer stays with you.

What verticals do Central American call centers handle?

Common verticals include ecommerce, telecom, insurance, healthcare, travel, finance and software support. Data Monster covers over 440 verticals.

What is a live transfer campaign?

A live transfer is a pre-qualified caller connected to a US sales team in real time, billed per transfer or per hour.

Costa Rica or Guatemala: which is better?

Costa Rica leads on English proficiency and maturity, while Guatemala and others offer larger labor pools and lower cost. Many buyers split campaigns across countries.

What does it cost to list on Data Monster?

Listing starts with the form on this page. Your Liaison Officer explains plans and fees on your follow-up.

How long does verification take?

Verification involves a short interview and a virtual tour. Your Liaison Officer schedules it quickly once you apply.

Why list on Data Monster?

Over 10K global listings and US buyers searching daily mean your services are seen by employers already looking, with protected transactions and a personal liaison.