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Human resources consulting firms in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area: 83 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 16-person team.
- Establishments
- 83CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.7U.S. 2.5
- Rank
- 23rd of 232areas by count
How many human resources consulting firms are in Kansas City, MO-KS?
There were 83 human resources consulting firms in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541612, Human Resources Consulting Services). That ranks 23rd of the 232 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 2.3 million residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 3.7 human resources consulting firms per 100,000 people, 46.9% above the national rate of 2.5.
| Measure | Kansas City, MO-KS | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 83 | 117 | 8,526 |
| Mid-March employees | 644 (high noise) | 1,357 (moderate noise) | 134,151 |
| Annual payroll | $70,840,000 | $130,573,000 (moderate noise) | $12,879,341,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 11.6 | 15.7 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $96,222 | $96,006 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Establishment size: human resources consulting firms in Kansas City, MO-KS
Of the human resources consulting firms in Kansas City, MO-KS that had employees in March 2023, 75.6% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 74.5%). 85.4% had fewer than ten. Small teams usually share the phone: the person who answers is often also serving a customer or doing the job, which is when calls get missed.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 62 | 75.6% | 74.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 8 | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 10–19 employees | 6 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 6 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for human resources consulting firms in Kansas City, MO-KS
HR consultants are often the first call when an employer faces a personnel issue, so clients expect a quick response. Those calls can involve sensitive information that should go to the right person directly.
A few of the calls that come in to human resources consulting firms in Kansas City, MO-KS:
- A client calls about a hiring question.
- The firm calls a client to schedule a training session.
- A client calls for help with a handbook update.
Calls after closing time
After-hours messages are usually routine, though employee incidents can be urgent.
Callata transcribes voicemail and triages it for urgency, so the first callback in the morning can go to the caller who needs it most.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for human resources consulting firms in Kansas City, MO-KS
Census did not publish a reliable employee count for human resources consulting firms in Kansas City, MO-KS, so this comparison uses the U.S. average of 16 people per establishment. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 16 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $480.00 a month and 16 on Ooma Office Pro cost $399.20. On Callata the same 16 people cost $319.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,932. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Getting a local number in Kansas City, MO-KS
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 6 area codes. 816 has the most, with 685 of 1,247 exchanges (55%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your clients recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 816 | 685 | Central | 1947 | 975 |
| 913 | 492 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 660 | 37 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 975 | 26 | Central | 2023 | 816 |
| 620 | 4 | Central and Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 785 | 3 | Central and Mountain | 1997 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
Setting up Callata for a HR consulting firm in Kansas City, MO-KS
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Kansas City, MO-KS, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many human resources consulting firms are there in Kansas City, MO-KS?
Census County Business Patterns counted 83 human resources consulting firms in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area in 2023.
What does a business phone system cost for a 16-person HR consulting firm?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 16 users cost $480.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $399.20 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $319.00.
What area code should a HR consulting firm in Kansas City, MO-KS use?
Area code 816 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 913 and 660. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a HR consulting firm?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.