BELAY FAQ - How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant in the U.S.?

What’s typical

On average, U.S.-based virtual assistants charge $30 to $75 per hour. That translates to around $1,200 to $3,000 per month for part-time support. Simpler admin tasks like calendar management, email triage, or data entry tend to fall on the lower end. More specialized services—like bookkeeping, marketing support, or executive-level assistance—land higher.

Hourly vs. flat monthly pricing

Managing a calendar takes more than sending invites. A VA handles booking, rescheduling, and conflict-checking. They protect your time by blocking out focus hours and prepping you for big meetings. If you’re juggling time zones or external partners, they keep everyone aligned.

What affects the cost?

Pricing depends on a few key factors. First is scope: general admin is cheaper than specialized support. Second is time: the more hours you need each week, the higher the monthly fee. Third is experience: seasoned VAs who’ve worked with executives or in specific industries command higher rates. And finally, location matters. U.S.-based assistants cost more than offshore options—but you’re paying for native language fluency, cultural alignment, and real-time communication.

Admin & Operations

Virtual assistants excel at repeatable, process-driven work. That includes CRM updates, lead list cleanup, formatting presentations, managing checklists, and organizing files. If it’s a task that keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list, hand it off.

Why services like BELAY charge more—and why it’s worth it

When you hire through BELAY, you’re not just paying for a VA. You’re paying for speed, trust, and structure. You get a vetted U.S.-based assistant, matched quickly, with a support system that includes onboarding help and a dedicated Client Success Consultant. That level of infrastructure raises the price—but it also raises the ceiling on what your assistant can help you achieve.

Marketing Support

Many virtual assistants help with day-to-day marketing tasks. They can schedule social posts, update your website, or pull reports on engagement and metrics. While they’re not marketers, they’re strong support players who keep the wheels turning.

Summary

Hiring a U.S.-based virtual assistant typically runs between $1,200 and $3,000 per month. The more hours and more specialization you need, the more you’ll pay. Services like BELAY may cost more up front, but they deliver consistent, high-level support with less risk and more reliability.

What We Offer

A BELAY Virtual Assistant is the expert in:

Research & Reporting
Inbox & Schedule Management
Book Travel & Expense Reporting
Project Coordination
Social Media Assistance
Light Bookkeeping

Stop trying to do it all. Accomplish More by Hiring a BELAY Virtual Assistant.

A BELAY Accounting Specialist can provide:

Bookkeeping
Accounting Clerks
Full-Service Payroll
E-Commerce Support
Tax Services
CFO & Controller Services

Your Books. Done Right. Accounting Services from BELAY.

A BELAY Marketing Assistant can help:

Develop Calendar & Schedule Posts
Create Content
Develop Strategy
Drive Engagement
Email Marketing
Provide Reporting

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How it Works

Step 1

Sales Call

Meet with your Solutions Consultant to identify your exact needs and pain points and determine the right hire for you. If BELAY is a good fit, we’ll send you an agreement to sign, and you’ll be paired with a Client Success Consultant.

Step 2

Discovery Call

Meet with your Client Success Consultant to deep dive into your tasks, tools, culture, and personality requirements to ensure we match you with the right BELAY Professional.

Step 3

Placement Process

Now for our Secret Sauce: Your Client Success Consultant will vet and interview top candidates from our bench of nearly 2,000 U.S.-based Professionals. They’ll select the best match for you—in an average of just one week.

Step 4

Kickoff Call

You, your Client Success Consultant, and your new teammate will have a kickoff call—the official start to your partnership—to meet each other, set initial goals, discuss communication plans, and set yourselves up for success.