
Virtual Assistant Cost Per Month in 2026, by Role
Most price lists quote '$4 to $80 an hour', which tells you nothing. Here's what a full-time assistant actually costs per month, role by role, and what the price should include.
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Most price lists quote '$4 to $80 an hour', which tells you nothing. Here's what a full-time assistant actually costs per month, role by role, and what the price should include.

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