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Do pay-as-you-go virtual assistant hours expire?

Yes.

By the Virtual Assistant team · · 2 min read

Yes. Pay-as-you-go hours stay valid for 90 days after payment, so buy a block you expect to use within three months. Monthly package hours work differently: unused hours roll over to the next month, up to your package limit.

Below is what an Administrative Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

What a Administrative Assistant Does

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

  • 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
  • Meeting notes and action-item follow-up

They already work in tools like Slack, Asana, Google Workspace and Zoom. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.

Pay-as-You-Go Hours and Projects

Pay-as-you-go hours for an Administrative Assistant cost $14.40 an hour at the Skilled VA level. Buy any amount from 5 to 500 hours, use them whenever work comes in, and they stay valid for 90 days.

  • 5 hours: $72
  • 10 hours: $144
  • 20 hours: $273.60 (5% off)
  • 50 hours: $648 (10% off)

Have one job with a clear finish line? Book a one-time project: you describe the work, we confirm the hour estimate, and you choose the deadline.

  • Standard (7 days): $14.40 an hour
  • Express (3 days): $17.28 an hour
  • Priority (48 hours): $19.44 an hour
  • Rush (24 hours): $23.04 an hour

Need someone today? Add rush onboarding for $49 and your assistant starts within 24 hours.

Administrative Assistant Prices

Using 20 hours or more every month? A monthly package costs about 17% less per hour than on-demand hours. 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.

How to Hire in Four Steps

  • Choose your hours: pick the role and the number of hours, or a project, 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: On-Demand Virtual Assistant: Pay-as-You-Go Hours and One-Time Projects.

Frequently asked questions

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

Do pay-as-you-go virtual assistant hours expire?

Yes. Pay-as-you-go hours stay valid for 90 days after payment, so buy a block you expect to use within three months. Monthly package hours work differently: unused hours roll over to the next month, up to your package limit.

How much does an on-demand Administrative Assistant cost?

Pay-as-you-go hours cost $14.40 an hour at the Skilled VA level, with 5% off 20 or more hours and 10% off 50 or more. Hours stay valid for 90 days.

Do pay-as-you-go hours expire?

Yes, 90 days after payment. Monthly package hours work differently: unused hours roll over to the next month, up to your package limit.

How much does an Administrative Assistant cost?

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.

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