$25 to $50 an hour
About $4,000 to $8,000 a month
- US hours
- Trained on AI tools
- Vetting varies
2026 pricing guide
How much does a virtual assistant cost? Compare before you hire.
VA costs range from $8 to $50 or more an hour depending on location, specialization, and quality. This guide breaks down what drives the price, and what a full time, fully managed WiseVAs hire costs.
Cost comparisonTraditional US VA Generic offshore VA WiseVAs LATAM
Virtual assistant cost comparison. 3 ways to hire.
$8 to $15 an hour
About $1,300 to $2,400 a month
- Time zone gap
- Trained on AI tools
- Vetting varies
From $2,000 a month per role
Fully managed, 1 monthly bill
- Full time in your hours
- Retrained monthly on AI tools
- Assessed before you interview
- 90 day make it right guarantee
What drives the price
What affects virtual assistant cost? 5 variables.
Hours per week
Part time freelancers cost less but have limited bandwidth. A full time professional gives you 40 hours of dedicated capacity, the most cost efficient arrangement for most growing businesses.
Specialization
General admin support costs less than specialized roles. Bookkeeping, marketing, sales, and real estate roles cost more because of domain expertise. WiseVAs prices each role by seniority.
AI training
An assistant who uses ChatGPT, Claude, and automation tools delivers more output per hour. Every WiseVAs professional is retrained monthly, so you pay for capability, not just time.
Time zone alignment
Offshore assistants in Asia are often 10 to 14 hours offset from US clients, so work is async only. LATAM professionals work your hours, reply in real time, and join your meetings.
Vetting and reliability
Open marketplaces let anyone apply. Every WiseVAs candidate is assessed on skills, English, and how they work, so you see the fit before the interview.
Virtual assistant cost questions.
Virtual assistant costs vary widely by location and specialization. A US based VA typically charges $25 to $50 an hour, or $4,000 to $8,000 a month full time. Generic offshore VAs run $8 to $15 an hour but often work opposite hours. WiseVAs places tech savvy LATAM professionals full time in your time zone, priced per role by seniority from $2,000 a month, with AI training included. 90 day make it right guarantee. Book a free audit for exact pricing.
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