Who to hire for data entry overflow?

Hire a Data Entry & Research Assistant on pay-as-you-go hours or a 20-hour monthly package.

Hire a Data Entry & Research Assistant on pay-as-you-go hours or a 20-hour monthly package. They clear the backlog in your spreadsheets, CRM or accounting system, follow your formatting rules and send a sample for approval before doing the full batch. One-time cleanups can also be quoted as a project with a fixed hour estimate.

Below is what a Data Entry & Research Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

What Your Data Entry & Research Assistant Handles

Best for businesses with spreadsheets, CRMs and databases that need clean data. Typical work includes:

  • Data quality checks and reporting
  • Spreadsheet data entry and cleanup in Excel or Google Sheets
  • CRM updates and duplicate removal
  • Product catalog and inventory updates
  • Web research and lead list building

They already work in tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Airtable, Zoho and Excel. See the full Data Entry & Research Assistant page for every task.

Data Entry & Research Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for a Data Entry & Research Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $200 ($10.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $380 ($9.50 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $720 ($9.00 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,360 ($8.50 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $270 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $380. 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: 40 Tasks You Can Delegate to a Virtual Assistant This Week.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who to hire for data entry overflow?

Hire a Data Entry & Research Assistant on pay-as-you-go hours or a 20-hour monthly package. They clear the backlog in your spreadsheets, CRM or accounting system, follow your formatting rules and send a sample for approval before doing the full batch. One-time cleanups can also be quoted as a project with a fixed hour estimate.

How much does a Data Entry & Research Assistant cost?

Data Entry & Research Assistant packages start at $200 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($10.00 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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