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Virtual Assistant Rate Calculator

Set virtual assistant rates for admin support, inbox management, scheduling, research, operations, and monthly retainers.

Rate modelUSD, annualized

Target take-home

Annual expenses

Tax reserve

Profit buffer

Weeks off

Billable hours/week

Utilization78%

Project hours

Retainer hours

Required hourly rate$93

Day rate$743

Project quote$4,486

Monthly retainer$2,990

Billable hours/year1,148

Floor rate: $61 before tax and profit. Revenue target: $106,630.

Benchmark range

$25 to $80 per hour

Virtual assistant pricing should reflect reliability, judgement, systems knowledge, and the amount of context switching the client expects.

Starter$25

Solid$45

Senior$80

Scope examples

Common questions

What should a virtual assistant charge per hour?

General VA work often starts lower, but experienced operations-focused assistants can justify $45 to $80 per hour or more.

Are VA retainers better than hourly billing?

Retainers work well when the client needs reserved capacity and recurring support. Keep scope and response expectations explicit.