Hire a virtual assistant for the work that piles up
To hire a virtual assistant, list the tasks, the hours per week, your time zone and the tools they will use. General virtual assistants typically charge $15 to $40 an hour. GigList ranks assistants by skills, time zone and availability.
Typical rate for virtual assistants
$15 to $40
per hour, US market range
Your time zone
Rank assistants who work your hours.
Task fit
Inbox, calendar, research, data entry or support.
Safe access
Share tools with limited access and change it any time.
How to hire a virtual assistant on GigList
From post to confirmed assistant in four steps.
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List the tasks
Write the five tasks you repeat most. Short lists get better matches.
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Set the hours
Add hours per week, your time zone and when you need replies.
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Test with a paid task
Pick two from the shortlist and give each a small paid task.
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Keep the best one
Extend the gig or post a repeat gig for next month.
What virtual assistants typically charge
Typical market ranges in the US. Your budget depends on city, date, experience and scope.
Typical rate for virtual assistants, US market range
$15 to $40
per hour
All Virtual assistants gigs on GigList, every role: $15 to $40 per hour.
| Type of gig | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General admin and inbox | $15 to $30 per hour | Email, calendar, data entry |
| Research and reports | $20 to $40 per hour | Lists, lead research, summaries |
| Customer support | $18 to $35 per hour | Chat, email and tickets |
| Specialist assistant | $30 to $60 per hour | Bookkeeping, CRM or ads support |
Typical market ranges, not quotes. Set your own budget in the gig builder and see the suggested range for your city.
Screening questions to ask
Add these to your gig. Every applicant answers before you talk.
- Q1 Which of these tools have you used before?
- Q2 Which hours are you online in our time zone?
- Q3 Describe a task you made faster for a past client.
- Q4 How do you keep client data safe?
What to include in your gig post
The details that get you better applicants, faster.
- The tasks, in order of priority
- Hours per week and core hours in your time zone
- Tools they will use, like email, calendar or a CRM
- How you want updates: daily note or weekly call
- Start date and how long the gig runs
- Hourly rate or monthly budget
More help for a growing team
Need posts written and scheduled too? Hire a social media manager. For bigger online projects, read our guide to hiring freelancers.
Our article on how to hire a virtual assistant for a short project covers scope and screening in detail.
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Ready when you are
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