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Virtual assistant agency comparison: What You Get, How It Works and Prices

Administrative Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $240 a month.

By the Virtual Assistant team · · 2 min read

Looking for virtual assistant agency comparison? An Administrative Assistant from Virtual Assistant takes the work off your plate, and you can start this week. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

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.

What Every Package Includes

  • A dedicated assistant who learns your business, not a different person each week
  • A US account manager who checks quality and handles problems
  • An NDA and an encrypted password vault on every package
  • Unused hours that roll over to the next month, up to your package limit
  • A trained backup assistant on Professional and Full-Time packages
  • A different assistant at no extra cost if the fit is not right

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

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant in the USA: A Buyer's Checklist.

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

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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