Virtual assistant cost calculator
A virtual assistant costs $5 an hour for general support or $8 an hour for technical and marketing work at Go Socialate. Choose your hours to see the monthly cost, the yearly cost and how it compares with a US employee working the same hours.
Default: $46.89, the BLS average total hourly pay plus benefits for US private-industry workers.
Estimate only. Go Socialate bills monthly, with no recruitment fee, no payroll tax and no minimum contract. A call confirms the exact setup for your business.
Common setups at a glance
Monthly cost is hours per week × hourly rate × 4 weeks. The employee column uses 52 weeks divided by 12 months and the default $46.89 an hour.
| Hours per week | VA at $5 an hour | VA at $8 an hour | US employee at $46.89 an hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hours | $200 a month | $320 a month | about $2,032 a month |
| 20 hours (part time) | $400 a month | $640 a month | about $4,064 a month |
| 40 hours (full time) | $800 a month | $1,280 a month | about $8,128 a month |
What the price does and does not include
Included
One dedicated assistant who works your hours inside your own tools, plus an account manager who reviews quality and arranges cover.
Not charged
No recruitment fee, no payroll tax and no minimum contract. You pay month to month and can stop when you need to.
Your own cost
Software you already pay for stays with you. Employee figures above exclude desk space, equipment and management time.
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Virtual assistant cost questions
How much does a virtual assistant cost per month?
At Go Socialate, 20 hours a week costs about $400 a month at $5 an hour or $640 at $8 an hour. Full time at 40 hours is $800 or $1,280. The formula is hours per week × hourly rate × 4 weeks.
What is the difference between the $5 and $8 rates?
The $5 rate covers general support. The $8 rate covers technical and marketing work such as social media management, email marketing, CRM set-up, website updates and ad management.
Are there extra fees or a contract?
No. There is no recruitment fee, no payroll tax and no minimum contract. Billing is monthly.
How does the employee figure work?
It multiplies your chosen hours by an hourly cost for a US employee. The default is $46.89 an hour, the BLS average total compensation (wages plus benefits) for US private-industry workers. Replace it with the real cost of the role you would hire.
How do I get an exact quote?
Book a free consultation call. We ask about your tasks and hours, then confirm the rate and the monthly total before you start.
Want the exact number for your business?
Tell us what is eating your week. We will match one dedicated assistant to it and confirm the monthly cost on a free call.
Book a free consultationKeep reading: virtual assistant pricing, how much a virtual assistant costs, virtual assistant vs employee cost. Employee compensation source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation.