A virtual assistant handles general admin: inbox, scheduling, documents and data. An executive assistant supports one senior person and manages higher-stakes work: complex calendars across time zones, meeting briefs, board and investor logistics and gatekeeping. Either can be virtual. Executive assistants usually have more experience and cost more.
Below is what an Executive Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
What Your Executive Assistant Handles
Best for founders, CEOs, partners and senior leaders. Typical work includes:
- Gatekeeping: screening calls and requests
- 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
They already work in tools like Monday.com, Microsoft 365, Expensify and TripIt. See the full Executive Assistant page for every task.
Executive Assistant Prices
Our current monthly prices for an Executive Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.
- 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 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: Executive Virtual Assistants: Inbox, Calendar and Travel for Busy CEOs and Founders.