Virtual assistant to manage calendar Chicago IL: How It Works and What It Costs

Executive Assistant for Chicago, IL businesses: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $320 a month.

Virtual assistant to manage calendar Chicago IL is one of the most common requests we get from business owners. Here is what the work involves, the role that handles it and our real prices. For Chicago, IL businesses, that means someone who works your Central time business hours, without adding a desk or payroll.

What a Executive Assistant Does

Best for founders, CEOs, partners and senior leaders. Typical work includes:

  • Personal errands that can be done online
  • Complex calendar management across time zones
  • Meeting briefs, agendas and follow-up notes
  • Inbox zero with priority flagging
  • Board, investor and client meeting logistics

They already work in tools like TripIt, Superhuman, DocuSign and Google Workspace. See the full Executive Assistant page for every task.

How a Virtual Assistant Handles It

Getting a virtual assistant to manage calendar usually takes about a week to settle in:

  • Day one: you show the task once on a short call or a Loom video
  • Your assistant writes the steps into a checklist and you approve it
  • First week: they do the work and you review it
  • After that: they handle it on their own and report on what they did

If the task needs logins, you share them through the encrypted vault in your account, never by email, and you can remove access at any time.

Executive Assistant Support for Chicago, IL Businesses

Chicago companies hire executive assistants for calendar and inbox management, and teams want assistants

Your assistant works Central time. See our Chicago page for every role available locally. We also serve Schaumburg, Naperville, Springfield and Rockford.

Executive Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Executive Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in Chicago, IL as in every other city.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. 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

  • 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: Hiring a Virtual Assistant in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Frequently asked questions

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

How much does an Executive Assistant cost in Chicago, IL?

Executive Assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($16.00 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 Central time?

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

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