Cost to hire executive assistant vs virtual assistant: Prices, Packages and What Is Included

Executive Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $320 a month.

Cost to hire executive assistant vs virtual assistant is one of the most common requests we get from business owners. Here is what the work involves, the role that handles it and our real prices. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

What a Executive Assistant Does

Best for founders, CEOs, partners and senior leaders. Typical work includes:

  • Complex calendar management across time zones
  • Meeting briefs, agendas and follow-up notes
  • Inbox zero with priority flagging
  • Board, investor and client meeting logistics
  • Travel itineraries, visas and expense reports

They already work in tools like Google Workspace, Notion, Monday.com and Microsoft 365. See the full Executive Assistant page for every task.

What Changes the Price

  • Hours: bigger packages lower the hourly rate by up to 15%
  • Experience level: Senior Specialists cost 35% more and US-Based Specialists 90% more than a Skilled VA
  • Prepaying: 3, 6 or 12 months prepaid saves 5% to 12%
  • Add-ons: evening and weekend coverage +15%, a bilingual English and Spanish assistant +10%, a dedicated US business number $25 a month
  • One-time extras: rush onboarding $49, process documentation $99

There is no setup fee and no long-term contract. Packages renew month to month.

Executive Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Executive Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Executive Virtual Assistants: Inbox, Calendar and Travel for Busy CEOs and Founders.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does an Executive Assistant cost?

Executive Assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($16.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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