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How much does a virtual assistant cost?

Reviewed by the VirtualAssist team · Updated 20 October 2026 · Editorial policy

Virtual assistant cost depends on three things: where the assistant is based, what they do, and whether you hire a freelancer or an agency. Use the calculator, then check what's included.

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What would it cost you? Hours per week: 10 Where they're based Role

$per month (typical range)

$per hour

Typical market ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Agency rates include management and cover; freelancers can be lower.

What you get

Location

The biggest driver: rates differ several times over between regions.

Skills

Specialists (bookkeeping, marketing, legal, executive support) cost more than general admin.

Hire model

Agencies add management and cover to the hourly rate.

Hours

Part-time bundles often cost a little more per hour than full-time.

Typical hourly ranges to plan with

Where they're based	General admin	Specialist	Executive assistant
Philippines / South-East Asia	$6–12	$8–16	$10–19
India / South Asia	$8–15	$10–20	$13–24
Latin America	$10–18	$13–23	$16–29
Eastern Europe	$15–25	$20–33	$24–40
US / UK / Canada / Australia	$25–45	$33–59	$40–72

Who it's for

Budgeting a first hire
Comparing quotes from VA companies
Deciding between offshore and local help

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Tasks, hours and budget.

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Questions

How much does a virtual assistant cost per hour?

Typical ranges run from about $6–12 an hour for general admin in South-East Asia to $25–45 or more in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Specialists and executive assistants cost more.

How much is a part-time virtual assistant per month?

Multiply hours by rate: 10 hours a week at $10 an hour is roughly $430 a month. The calculator above does this for you.

Why are agency rates higher?

They usually include vetting, management, training, backup cover and replacements, which a freelancer rate doesn't.

What is a cheap virtual assistant worth?

Low rates can work for simple, well-documented tasks. For judgement-heavy work, pay for experience and clear communication.