What is the cost difference between Philippines LATAM and US virtual assistants?

Philippines-based assistants are typically the least expensive, Latin American assistants cost a little more with closer time zones, and US-based assistants cost the…

Philippines-based assistants are typically the least expensive, Latin American assistants cost a little more with closer time zones, and US-based assistants cost the most. With us, Skilled VAs and Senior Specialists work remotely on US hours, and a US-Based Specialist costs 90% more than a Skilled VA in the same role.

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:

  • Email inbox management, filtering and drafted replies
  • 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

They already work in tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, Trello and Microsoft 365. 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

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: US-Based vs International Virtual Assistants: Which Is Right for You?.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the cost difference between Philippines LATAM and US virtual assistants?

Philippines-based assistants are typically the least expensive, Latin American assistants cost a little more with closer time zones, and US-based assistants cost the most. With us, Skilled VAs and Senior Specialists work remotely on US hours, and a US-Based Specialist costs 90% more than a Skilled VA in the same role.

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.

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