The best agency for a small business gives you a dedicated assistant, an account manager, clear monthly pricing, month-to-month terms and a way to share passwords securely. Compare a few on those points, ask how they vet and replace assistants and start with a small package before you commit to more hours.
Below is what an Administrative Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
What Your Administrative Assistant Handles
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.
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.
How to Get Started
- 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
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For the bigger picture, read our full guide: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant in the USA: A Buyer's Checklist.