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.

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Elastic · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

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The Senior Executive Assistant will maintain dynamic calendars, handle travel arrangements, and manage confidential projects with minimal guidance. They will also coordinate executive meetings and prepare expense reports as needed.

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Jerry.ai · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

Jerry.ai

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

As a Business Operations Associate, you will champion data-driven decisions across critical business initiatives and partner with various teams to integrate customer performance insights. You will lead the design and analysis of A/B experiments and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.

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SQA Services · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

SQA Services

🌎 United States 💵 $25 - $30 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The role involves retrieving and consolidating supplier-related data to support pre-audit activities and ensuring all audit prerequisites are complete before execution. The coordinator will also maintain accurate audit preparation trackers and communicate with client contacts to resolve discrepancies.

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Senior Associate, Business Operations

Jerry.ai · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

Jerry.ai

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

As a Senior Associate, Business Operations, you will champion data-driven decisions across critical business initiatives and partner with various teams to integrate customer performance insights into strategies. You will lead the design and analysis of A/B experiments and identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency.

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Senior Associate, Business Operations

Jerry.ai · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

Jerry.ai

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

As a Senior Associate, Business Operations, you will champion data-driven decisions across critical business initiatives and partner with various teams to integrate customer performance insights into strategies. You will lead the design and analysis of A/B experiments to inform product and business strategies.

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Senior Associate, Business Operations

Jerry.ai · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

Jerry.ai

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

As a Senior Associate, Business Operations, you will champion data-driven decisions across critical business initiatives and partner with various teams to integrate customer performance insights into strategies. You will lead the design and analysis of A/B experiments to inform product and business strategies.

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Associate Director, Production & Business Operations

International Rescue Committee · Full Time · 37 Weeks Ago

International Rescue Committee

🌎 United States 💵 $105K - $115K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Virtual Assistant

The Associate Director leads the Business Operations unit within the Mass Markets USA program, overseeing campaign production across various channels. This role ensures high-quality execution of fundraising campaigns while managing a team and vendor relationships.

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Manager, Business Operations

Hims & Hers · Full Time · 38 Weeks Ago

Hims & Hers

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

Lead and develop the Business Operations team to deliver on key operational initiatives. Drive strategy by identifying opportunities for improvement and developing scalable operational processes.

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Executive Coordinator

AZURREO · Full Time · 38 Weeks Ago

AZURREO

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

The Executive Coordinator will manage the manager’s calendar, handle invoicing, and maintain financial dashboards. This role also involves coordinating communication with clients and supporting internal teams with various administrative tasks.

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