VA Hourly Rates by Country and Specialization in 2026
VA hourly rates vary by country, skill level, and specialization. General admin VAs cost less than specialized VAs (bookkeeping, marketing, technical). This breakdown helps you understand market rates so you negotiate fairly and budget accurately.
Key Data: General admin: Philippines $7-$10/hr, India $5-$8/hr, US $20-$35/hr. Bookkeeping: Philippines $8-$12/hr, US $25-$45/hr. Marketing: Philippines $8-$15/hr, US $30-$60/hr. Technical: Philippines $10-$18/hr, India $8-$15/hr, US $40-$80/hr. Filipino VAs offer the best value-for-quality ratio for non-technical roles.
Key Areas
- General admin — Philippines: $7-$10/hr; India: $5-$8/hr; US: $20-$35/hr
- Bookkeeping/accounting — Philippines: $8-$12/hr; India: $6-$10/hr; US: $25-$45/hr
- Marketing/social media — Philippines: $8-$15/hr; India: $7-$12/hr; US: $30-$60/hr
- Customer service — Philippines: $7-$10/hr (best for voice); India: $5-$8/hr; US: $18-$30/hr
- Technical/development — Philippines: $10-$18/hr; India: $8-$15/hr; Vietnam: $8-$20/hr
- Executive assistant — Philippines: $10-$15/hr; US: $30-$50/hr; requires higher skill level
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