How much does it cost to hire a General Virtual Assistant virtual assistant?

General Virtual Assistant virtual assistants from the Philippines, India, and LATAM start at $4/hr on eVirtualAssistants. Full-time salaries typically range $700–$1,400/month — 70–80% less than US/UK/AU/CA in-house staff.

Where are these general virtual assistant virtual assistants based?

Most are based in the Philippines, India, and Latin America. They work US, UK, AU, and Canadian business hours and communicate in fluent English.

How quickly can I hire a general virtual assistant VA?

Most clients shortlist candidates the same day and have a vetted general virtual assistant VA working within 7 days. There are no agency contracts, no setup fees, and no minimum commitments.

Are these general virtual assistant VAs full-time or part-time?

Both. You can hire general virtual assistant VAs part-time (10–20 hrs/week) or full-time (40 hrs/week). You set the schedule and pay them directly — no agency markups.

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Published: January 23, 2026

A vetted general virtual assistant from the Philippines, India or LATAM — the flexible all-rounder that covers inbox, calendar, admin, social, light bookkeeping and research for US, UK, AU and Canadian businesses, from $4/hr.

General VAs from $4/hour — vetted in 7 days

Vetted Filipino, Indian and LATAM talent for US, UK, AU and Canadian businesses. No agency markup.

Why hire offshore for this role

One VA, every workflow

Inbox, calendar, scheduling, light bookkeeping, social posting, research and customer follow-ups — all from a single trained generalist.

Vetted offshore talent

Filipino, Indian and LATAM VAs pre-screened for English, reliability and tool fluency — ready in 7 days.

Direct hire, no agency

Pay the VA directly. No staffing-agency markups, no monthly minimums, scale up or down anytime.

70% lower than US generalists

$4–$6/hr offshore vs $22+/hr for US in-house assistants — without sacrificing quality.

Tools and platforms our VAs already know

Filter shortlists by the exact tools your team uses today.

Gmail
Outlook
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Slack
Notion
Trello
Asana
Calendly
Canva
QuickBooks
Zoom

What a General VA Covers

All-rounder support

Inbox & calendar, scheduling, light bookkeeping, social posting, web research, data entry, document prep, customer follow-ups, travel coordination — basically the day-to-day glue work that drains your time.

Annual Cost Comparison: General Virtual Assistant

When comparing the costs of hiring a general virtual assistant versus a us office generalist, the savings are substantial. A general virtual assistant costs approximately $9,600 per year, while a us office generalist would cost around $45,000 annually. This means you can save $35,400 per year by choosing a virtual assistant—a savings of 70% on total staffing costs.

Best Value

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General Virtual Assistant

$9,600

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US Office Generalist

$45,000

per year

Save $35,400/year (70% savings)

By hiring a virtual assistant instead of an in-house employee, you eliminate overhead costs like benefits, office space, and equipment.

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Why Hire a General VA Offshore

Maximum flexibility

A general VA from the Philippines, India or LATAM gives you 40 hours of flexible support each week at $4–$6/hr — the cost of a single hour of your own time.