Not when you hire through an agency. Your assistant works for us, and you pay a monthly package with no benefits, payroll taxes or equipment costs. If you hire someone directly as an employee, employment law and benefits rules apply, so check with an employment advisor.
Below is what an Administrative Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
Tasks You Can Hand Off
Best for small business owners, consultants and teams buried in admin work. Typical work includes:
- Calendar scheduling, meeting invites and reminders
- Document formatting, Google Docs and Microsoft Office work
- Travel research and booking
- Vendor follow-ups, purchase orders and invoice chasing
- File organization in Google Drive, Dropbox or SharePoint
They already work in tools like Microsoft 365, Calendly, Dropbox and Slack. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.
Administrative Assistant Prices
Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.
- 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.
From Order to First Task
- 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
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