Des Moines Iowa administrative VA: What You Get and What It Costs

Administrative Assistant for Des Moines, IA businesses: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $240 a month.

Des Moines Iowa administrative VA 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. For Des Moines, IA businesses, that means someone who works your Central time business hours, without adding a desk or payroll.

What a Administrative Assistant Does

Best for small business owners, consultants and teams buried in admin work. Typical work includes:

  • Travel research and booking
  • Vendor follow-ups, purchase orders and invoice chasing
  • File organization in Google Drive, Dropbox or SharePoint
  • Meeting notes and action-item follow-up
  • Online forms, renewals and account admin

They already work in tools like Zoom, Trello, Microsoft 365 and Calendly. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.

Administrative Assistant Support for Des Moines, IA Businesses

Des Moines insurance and finance firms hire administrative assistants, and Cedar Rapids businesses hire general admin help.

Your assistant works Central time. See our Des Moines page for every role available locally. We also serve Cedar Rapids.

Administrative Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in Des Moines, IA as in every other city.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $240 ($12.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $456 ($11.40 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $864 ($10.80 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,632 ($10.20 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $324 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $456. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Hire in Four Steps

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hire a Virtual Assistant in Des Moines, IA.

Frequently asked questions

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

How much does an Administrative Assistant cost in Des Moines, IA?

Administrative Assistant packages start at $240 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($12.00 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.

Will my assistant work Central time?

Yes. Your assistant works your business hours on Central time. Evening and weekend coverage is available for 15% more.

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