Virtual assistant monthly retainer Philadelphia PA: Prices, Packages and What Is Included

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

Looking for virtual assistant monthly retainer Philadelphia PA? An Administrative Assistant from Virtual Assistant takes the work off your plate, and you can start this week. Your assistant works remotely on Eastern time, so they keep the same hours as your Philadelphia, PA team.

Tasks You Can Hand Off

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

  • 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
  • Document formatting, Google Docs and Microsoft Office work

They already work in tools like Trello, Microsoft 365, Calendly and Dropbox. 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.

Hiring an Administrative Assistant in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia firms hire admin, design and Airtable automation help, Pittsburgh's corporate and university employers hire executive and recruiting assistants, and King of Prussia companies hire corporate admin support.

Your assistant works Eastern time. See our Philadelphia page for every role available locally. We also serve Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and King of Prussia.

Administrative Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in Philadelphia, PA 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.

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hire a Virtual Assistant in Philadelphia, PA.

Frequently asked questions

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

How much does an Administrative Assistant cost in Philadelphia, PA?

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 Eastern time?

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

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