How much do virtual assistants make?

Virtual assistants earn $18-$75/hour depending on specialization. General VAs earn $18-$28/hour, executive assistants $30-$50/hour, and specialized VAs (legal, medical, marketing) $45-$75/hour. Full-time VA positions pay $38,000-$75,000 annually. US-based VAs earn $22-$40/hour; international VAs from Philippines earn $8-$18/hour for equivalent work. Top VAs with niche expertise and long-term clients exceed $100,000 annually.

What tasks do virtual assistants do?

Virtual assistants handle email management (inbox zero systems), calendar scheduling, travel booking, data entry, social media management, customer service, basic bookkeeping, and research. Executive VAs manage confidential communications, meeting preparation, and stakeholder coordination. Specialized VAs offer podcast production, real estate transaction coordination, e-commerce management, or marketing automation at premium rates.

How do I become a virtual assistant with no experience?

List transferable skills: organization, communication, computer proficiency, customer service, scheduling. Create profiles on Belay, Time Etc, and Upwork. Offer introductory rates ($18-$22/hour) to build reviews and testimonials. Specialize in one area (real estate, e-commerce, coaching businesses) to command higher rates faster. VA businesses become profitable within 3-6 months of consistent client acquisition. First clients often come from personal network referrals.

What software should virtual assistants know?

Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office are mandatory. Project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp) manage client work. Communication platforms (Slack, Zoom) enable client collaboration. Password managers (LastPass, 1Password) secure client accounts. Scheduling tools (Calendly, Acuity) automate appointments. Social media VAs need Buffer or Hootsuite. Bookkeeping VAs need QuickBooks or Xero.

How do virtual assistants find clients?

VA agencies (Belay, Time Etc, Boldly) provide steady client flow at $18-$30/hour after platform fees. Freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr) enable direct client acquisition at higher rates. LinkedIn outreach to entrepreneurs and small business owners converts at 3-5%. Facebook groups for target industries (coaches, realtors, e-commerce) provide warm leads. Referrals from satisfied clients are the primary growth channel—ask every client for introductions.

What is an executive virtual assistant?

Executive virtual assistants support C-level executives and founders with high-level administrative work: complex calendar management across time zones, confidential communication handling, board meeting preparation, travel coordination, and project management. Executive VAs earn $35-$60/hour ($70,000-$120,000 annually). Roles require exceptional judgment, discretion, proactive problem-solving, and anticipating needs before being asked.

How should I price my virtual assistant services?

Research market rates: general VA $20-$30/hour, specialized VA $35-$55/hour, executive VA $45-$70/hour. Calculate minimum rate based on income needs and available working hours. Start at market rate or slightly below to build reviews, then increase 15-20% every 6 months. Offer monthly retainer packages (20 hours/month at slight discount) for income stability. Hourly rates above $50 require demonstrated expertise and strong testimonials.

What is the difference between a VA and an executive assistant?

Virtual assistants are self-employed contractors handling task-based work for multiple clients. Executive assistants are employees serving as strategic partners to one executive with benefits and job security. VAs control their schedule and rates; EAs have fixed hours and salary. VAs earn $40,000-$100,000 depending on client base; EAs earn $55,000-$110,000 with benefits. Many EAs transition to VA work for flexibility and higher income potential.

Remote Virtual Assistant Jobs in United States (655)

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General Dynamics Information Technology · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

General Dynamics Information Technology

🌎 United States 💵 $96569 - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

This requisition is for recruiting current VA EHRM System Integrator Support (SIS) incumbents who wish to continue supporting the program on Team GDIT. Roles include, but are not limited to, Integration Engineers, Solution Architects, and Data Migration specialists.

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Business Operations Analyst 2198 APPLICANTS

SemiAnalysis · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

SemiAnalysis

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Business Operations Analyst will support the operational backbone of the firm by assisting with day-to-day finance, legal coordination, and administrative workflows. Key duties include supporting budgeting, managing vendor contracts, tracking compliance, and identifying process improvements to enhance scalability.

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Virtual Assistant (Remote) 21 APPLICANTS

FunEx / Great Work Perks · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

FunEx / Great Work Perks

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Virtual Assistant

The virtual assistant will support email and verbal communications with clients and assist leadership with coordination and follow-up tasks. This includes participating in Zoom meetings and ensuring client communications and action items are handled promptly and professionally.

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V101 - Personal Executive Assistant

Job Duck · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Job Duck

🌎 Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, United States 💵 $1060 - $1150 per month ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Executive Assistant

This role involves providing high-level personal executive support in a dynamic environment, focusing on maintaining organized operations, overseeing client follow-ups, and ensuring accurate management of important information. Responsibilities include executive-level support, preparing client materials, assisting with administrative duties, prioritizing tasks, and supporting immigration-related processes when necessary.

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Part-Time Executive Assistant

Check Off Your List · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Check Off Your List

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will support clients by managing their professional and personal needs, coordinating complex scheduling, and handling travel arrangements. Responsibilities also include maintaining client relations, refining internal processes, and managing communication flow for senior executives.

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Centralized Leasing and Admin Specialist

Continental Properties · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Continental Properties

🌎 United States 💵 $57000 - $68000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

This role involves proactively managing communication with applicants to gather required documentation, thoroughly reviewing and verifying credit reports, income documents, and identification materials for accuracy and compliance. The specialist will also monitor documentation trends and partner with Community Managers to ensure 100% document completion prior to application approval.

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Manager, Business Operations

AMSURG · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

AMSURG

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

This role is responsible for establishing and monitoring standard policies and procedures for patient billing and collections across assigned entities while ensuring HIPAA privacy compliance. The manager will serve as a key member of the Revenue Management Team, focusing on process improvement, training, and auditing, despite having no direct reports.

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Business Operations Lead

Gainwell Technologies LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Gainwell Technologies LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $79200 - $113K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

This role involves working with the business development team to represent outsourcing capabilities to potential clients, gathering data, and structuring complex sourcing propositions. The Lead will also provide complex analysis of client requirements, create documentation, identify new opportunities, and evaluate internal processes.

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Executive Coordinator

R & R Everclear, Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

R & R Everclear, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Executive Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing executive schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities and deadlines. This role also involves facilitating communication between executives, clients, and team members to ensure smooth operations and effective collaboration.

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Business Operations Specialist

Auditless · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Auditless

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The specialist will own internal operations and project coordination, ensuring work completion, meeting deadlines, and preventing issues from being overlooked. This role involves creating operational systems and proactively identifying and resolving performance slips.

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Executive Assistant (CEO Office)

Rwazi, Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Rwazi, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant is primarily accountable for maintaining executive documentation rigor, structuring meetings into clear outputs, tracking cross-functional commitments, and supporting board and planning cycles to reduce the CEO's cognitive load. This role focuses on strengthening executive execution hygiene through meticulous support functions.

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Appointment Setter | Work From Home

Spade Recruiting · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Spade Recruiting

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The role focuses on connecting with interested individuals who have requested information to assist them in understanding and accessing valuable supplemental benefits. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments and guiding families through programs that best suit their needs.

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Personal Assistant 15 APPLICANTS

Lean IT Corp · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Lean IT Corp

🌎 United States 💵 $40 - $65 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Personal Assistant

The Personal Assistant will manage and organize executive schedules, coordinate complex travel arrangements, and prepare essential communications and presentations. They will also conduct necessary research to support executive decision-making and assist in planning company events.

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Sr Field Property Adjuster - Fredericksburg, VA

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $67000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Senior Adjuster Field Service Claims independently manages moderate to complex and high-value field property claims, requiring advanced investigation, evaluation, and negotiation skills to resolve them. This involves leading thorough investigations, assessing coverage, issuing documentation, and proactively pursuing risk transfer opportunities while maintaining detailed claim records.

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Sr Field Property Adjuster - Winchester, VA

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $67000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Senior Field Property Adjuster independently manages moderate to complex and high-value field property claims, leading thorough investigations, assessing coverage, and issuing appropriate documentation. This role involves proactively pursuing risk transfer opportunities, maintaining detailed claim records, setting reserves, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

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Sr Field Property Adjuster - Manassas, VA

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $67000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Senior Field Property Adjuster independently manages moderate to complex field property claims, leading thorough investigations, assessing coverage, and issuing necessary documentation. This role also involves identifying risk transfer opportunities, managing suspicious claims, setting reserves, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

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Sr Field Property Adjuster - Fredericksburg, VA

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $67000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

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Sr Field Property Adjuster - Manassas, VA

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $67000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Senior Field Property Adjuster independently manages moderate to complex field property claims, leading thorough investigations, assessing coverage, and issuing necessary documentation. This role also involves identifying subrogation potential, managing suspicious claims, setting reserves, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

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Sr Field Property Adjuster - Winchester, VA

The Hanover Insurance Group · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

The Hanover Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $67000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Senior Field Property Adjuster independently manages moderate to complex field property claims, leading thorough investigations, assessing coverage, and issuing necessary documentation. This role involves proactively pursuing risk transfer opportunities, maintaining detailed claim records, and ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards.

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Executive Assistant to Leadership Team 12 APPLICANTS

Parisleaf · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Parisleaf

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will manage calendars, communications, and meeting support for the Leadership Team to maximize efficiency and meet operational deadlines. Responsibilities also include acting as a liaison between internal teams, overseeing project timelines, and managing travel and expense reports.

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Administrative Executive Assistant

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to top executives by managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, drafting correspondence, and handling confidential information. Key duties include scheduling logistics, arranging domestic and international travel, screening communications, and managing digital files.

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Administrative Project Assistant

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Administrative Project Assistant will provide essential administrative support to project managers, focusing on tracking project timelines, organizing documentation, and coordinating communications to ensure project operations stay organized and on schedule. Key duties include assisting with project planning, managing schedules, maintaining project files, acting as a liaison, tracking tasks, coordinating resources, and assisting with budget tracking and reporting.

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Administrative Personal Assistant 70 APPLICANTS

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Personal Assistant

The role involves providing personalized administrative support to executives, focusing on managing complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, and handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence. Key duties also include assisting with task prioritization, following up on commitments, and organizing virtual or in-person events.

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Administrative Office Coordinator

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The coordinator will oversee and manage administrative functions to ensure the remote office runs smoothly, acting as the primary point of contact for organizing, streamlining, and coordinating operations like scheduling, supplies, and communication procedures. Key duties include providing general administrative support, managing calendars, handling internal/external communications, overseeing remote office needs, assisting with project coordination, data management, HR support, and expense tracking.

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Administrative Virtual Assistant

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Jeff Brown Bail Bonds

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant Virtual Assistant

The role involves providing essential administrative support remotely, including managing emails, scheduling appointments, handling data entry, and facilitating communication for teams or executives. Key duties also cover correspondence, documentation maintenance, project task tracking, and providing virtual customer support.

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Administrative Clerical Assistant

NSO · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

NSO

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Administrative Clerical Assistant is responsible for performing various clerical and administrative tasks remotely, including data entry, managing files, organizing documents, and supporting interdepartmental communication. Key duties involve providing essential administrative support such as handling correspondence, preparing documentation, and maintaining organized records.

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Front Desk Coordinator

NSO · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

NSO

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The coordinator will serve as the primary remote point of contact, managing all incoming communications via phone and email, and greeting virtual attendees. Key duties include coordinating and scheduling appointments and meetings, and performing general administrative tasks like data entry and document management.

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Administrative Scheduling Coordinator

NSO · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

NSO

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Administrative Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for managing, organizing, and coordinating schedules for team members, clients, or stakeholders, focusing primarily on virtual scheduling and administrative tasks related to calendars and meetings. Key duties include coordinating complex schedules, organizing virtual meetings logistics, serving as a communication liaison, and maintaining accurate records.

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Administrative Services Assistant

NSO · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

NSO

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Administrative Services Assistant provides essential administrative support remotely, ensuring smooth daily operations by managing communications, scheduling meetings, and preparing necessary documents. Key duties include handling general office tasks, coordinating virtual events, and maintaining digital records and databases.

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Administrative Coordinator - Remote - Nationwide

Vituity · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Vituity

🌎 United States 💵 $24.28 - $30.36 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The role involves managing complex administrative tasks such as maintaining active calendars, completing expense reports, arranging detailed travel, and preparing professional reports and presentations for assigned departments. Responsibilities also include assisting leadership with scheduling, handling correspondence, filing, and potentially coordinating staff meetings and events.

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