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Virtual assistant low setup fee: Monthly Packages and Hourly Rates

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

By the Virtual Assistant team · · 2 min read

If you searched for virtual assistant low setup fee, you want reliable help without a long hiring process. This page explains what our Administrative Assistant does, how hiring works and exactly what it costs. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

What Your Administrative Assistant Handles

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

  • File organization in Google Drive, Dropbox or SharePoint
  • Meeting notes and action-item follow-up
  • Online forms, renewals and account admin
  • Email inbox management, filtering and drafted replies
  • Calendar scheduling, meeting invites and reminders

They already work in tools like Asana, Google Workspace, Zoom and Trello. See the full Administrative 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.

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.

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Cost in the USA?.

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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