How Do You Get a Phone Sex Job?

Working as a phone sex operator (aka having a “PSO job”) can be the ideal profession for those who enjoy making their own hours, working from home, and working creatively in the field of erotica. It can be difficult to know exactly how to become a phone sex operator, however, especially in the age of social media and influencing. Fortunately, we’ve put together this complete guide on how to work as a phone sex operator, get a phone sex job, or find employment at a phone sex hotline.

Becoming a Phone Sex Operator

The simplest way to become a phone sex operator is to apply for a job at a reputable phone sex hotline. Alternatively, you can set up a personal profile on a site like SextPanther or LipService.net. You can also offer phone sex as a content creator, but you’ll have to build up a social media following first.

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4 Ways to Become a Phone Sex Operator

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Apply for a job at a reputable phone sex hotline. Some phone sex hotlines do still exist, so search online for “phone sex jobs” or “phone sex jobs” near me. You can also look on job sites that focus on adult entertainment positions, like SexyJobs.com. If you find a company with open positions, do your research to make sure that it’s reputable: look up the company on GlassDoor, search for reviews on Reddit, and try to connect with current or former employees.^{[1]
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- Then, fill out their job application following whatever instructions they give. Often, potential employers will want you to leave a demo voicemail recording. They won’t necessarily expect you to have prior phone sex experience, but they may want you to have a knowledge of sexual interests and a nice voice.
- Practice reading a script that contains erotic content using your phone sex voice prior to leaving a voicemail recording for the phone sex company. Practicing while speaking in a sexy voice will help you feel more comfortable and confident at the time you call to apply.
- Wait to hear back from phone sex companies and follow up as needed. After you have been hired, you may be able to start speaking with phone sex clients immediately.
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Set up an account on a phone sex app or website. Rather than pursuing a full-time position as a phone sex operator, you can sign up to freelance or work part-time through a phone sex app or website. Once you find the website or app that you think will work for you, go through their sign-up process to build a profile. Depending on the company, you may need to build a following or otherwise solicit new phone sex clients.^{[2]
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- Some popular online or mobile phone sex services include NiteFlirt, TalkToMe.com, OnlyPhones.com, SextPanther, and LipService.net.^{[3]
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- Whatever site you go with, make sure to thoroughly research the service and check reviews to make sure it’s legit (and not a scam!).
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Grow a following on social media or OnlyFans, then offer your services. These days, a lot of people get started in virtual sex work by building a following on apps and sites like Instagram, TikTok, and OnlyFans. However, it can be difficult to get enough clients to earn money through this method if you don’t already have a lot of followers.^{[4]
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- If you already have a lot of followers on your OnlyFans, TikTok, or Instagram account, simply start to advertise that you’re offering personal conversations for a flat fee or minute-by-minute rate.
- If you don’t have a lot of followers, try to get into influencing and grow a following. Start an OnlyFans or begin posting more frequently on TikTok or Instagram.
- You might want to post photos related to the work you’re trying to do, like thirst traps and alluring selfies.
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Look for listing requests on public forums and in media outlets. As another option, you can check for requests for phone sex in local newspapers or online forums like Reddit and Craigslist. People (especially older generations) may post advertisements on these sources in order to solicit phone sex work.^{[5]
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- However, keep in mind that this route to phone sex work may be more risky than others (although all forms of sex work come with some level of risk). By searching out clients or responding to requests on the internet, you have less security and accountability than you would if going through an official service or agency.

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Requirements for Becoming a Phone Sex Operator

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Phone sex lines may require you to be a legal adult with a landline phone. If you want to work for a phone sex company or even post on an adult-oriented app, you’ll likely have to be 18 or older. You may even need to do a background check, depending on the service. Some phone sex jobs may also require you to have a landline phone (so your connection is fully clear) and a strong Internet connection (so that you can online chat with clients as well as call).^{[6]
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- However, these and other requirements may vary widely depending on the organization or site through which you offer your services. Make sure to check the legal and professional requirements before getting started with a new role.

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How much do phone sex operators make?

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The average phone sex operator in the U.S. makes $16.01 an hour. According to ZipRecruiter.com, the average hourly pay for a female phone sex worker is $16.01 an hour. However, this wage may vary based on location, experience, and medium of phone sex—some operators earn as much as $25.96/hour, while others earn as little as $8.89/hour.^{[7]
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- The most lucrative city for phone sex operators is Berkley, CA, where the average annual salary for this position is $42,063.

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How to Succeed as a Phone Sex Operator

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Verify that the phone sex company will allow you to use aliases. Most professional phone sex companies will not expect you to use your real name when speaking with clients for privacy and safety reasons and may request that you develop one or more aliases.^{[8]
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- Choose aliases that match up well with each of your phone sex personas to help you get into character. For example, if you will be required to talk to some clients using a foreign accent, choose foreign names that go with those particular accents.
For the sake of client comfort and professionalism, most phone sex companies will require that you work in a quiet space free of any background noise. They may also ask you to use a landline phone so that you won’t accidentally drop a call due to a bad mobile connection.^{[9]
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Familiarize yourself with erotica, sexual interests, and fetishes. Phone sex operators often speak to a variety of clients who have specific sexual interests, which will require you to be familiar with a wide range of topics. Some of the most common kinks in phone sex work include BDSM, dom/sub relationships, and role play.^{[10]
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- Read books, stories, and online materials that fall into the erotica genre.
- Perform a web search using keywords such as “sexual fetishes,” “common phone sex topics,” or “BDSM” to learn more about various phone sex topics.
In the phone sex industry, taboos are defined as topics that you may be emotionally or mentally unable to discuss with clients for personal reasons. Most phone sex companies prefer to hire phone sex operators who lack taboos. Some companies, however, are understanding and will allow you to have one or more taboos.^{[11]
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Avoiding Phone Sex Job Scams

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Follow these cautionary tips to avoid scam jobs in phone sex. Sex hotline jobs can often be higher-risk and more susceptible to scams than other professional opportunities. While you should still pursue a phone sex operator position if that’s what you want, you should also take precautions to make sure that you won’t be taken advantage of:^{[12]
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- Find work opportunities through reputable sources: Use well-known job boards like SexyJobs.com rather than general job boards at websites like Craigslist.
- Research any companies you may work for: Look into the companies or services that you’re thinking about applying to. All companies are likely to have some unhappy former employees, but trust your gut and stay away from any sketchy vibes.
- Look for red flags in the audition process: The typical phone sex company interview will involve a brief voice audition over the phone (usually with a female supervisor). If the interview involves a long, private chat with someone who seems overly invested in the call, hang up and apply through a different service.
- Beware of any mysterious fees: Besides maybe purchasing a landline phone, you shouldn’t have to pay any startup fees or administrative costs to a company that hires you for a phone sex operator job.
- Be suspicious of big promises: If a company promises you that you’ll make hundreds of dollars within your first week, they’re probably not being honest with you. It takes time to build up a client base and earn that type of income in phone sex work.

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What is a phone sex line?

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Phone sex lines connect two people for an erotic conversation. Typically, the sex hotline offers paid operators whom clients and customers can choose to call or text with. Then, the pair has a sexually explicit conversation that’s led by the sexual interests and preferences of the paying client, assumedly with the goal of provoking sexual arousal in this individual.^{[13]
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- Traditionally, phone sex lines only include phone calls—the client and operator never see what the other person looks like.

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Do phone sex lines still exist?

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There are numerous companies and services that still offer phone sex services, although this line of work is not as common as it used to be. With the advance of technology, other areas of virtual sex work like paid sexting, sugaring, and camming have become more popular.

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How do I sign up to become a phone sex operator?

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You can sign up for Niteflirt or Talktome.com those are the most well known and have the best reputations.

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I have been trying to find a legitimate job in this field but I have had no success. How do I find one that is not fake?

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Total Lip Service taught me how to work on a site called NiteFlirt. It is a site for phone sex pros but TLS has a training course that I took which taught me all the ins and outs about fetishes and making the call last longer. NiteFlirt lets you set your own rate, so I charge 1.99 a minute now.

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What sort of wages should I expect?

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It starts out low, because you have to pay more to market yourself, e.g., .25/minute. But keep in mind, just because you're available doesn't mean that you are talking, so if you're trying to figure out what you make in an hour, you could really only be working for a fraction of a penny per minute.

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Ask the phone sex company about the business name they’ll use when issuing your paychecks and filing taxes. Since some view phone sex as a controversial field of business, most phone sex companies will develop aliases for their company name so you can keep the details of your professional life private.

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Look for phone sex positions that offer flexibility with hours or for those with shifts that run at nighttime and on weekends. The majority of phone sex calls will occur late at night and on weekends.

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Make sure that any phone sex company you work for will protect your privacy and anonymity. Having your real name and location revealed to clients can be potentially dangerous, so it will be important to find and work with a company that values your privacy and safety.

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