Virtual Assistant Salary Guide (2025): Latin America vs. Philippines vs. U.S.

Hiring a virtual assistant isn’t just about saving time, it’s about scaling smarter. Whether you’re a founder reclaiming your calendar, a COO improving team execution, or a marketer looking for consistent delivery, the right VA can be the most impactful hire you make.

But where should you hire from? And what should you expect to pay? In this 2025 Virtual Assistant Salary Guide, we compare the three most popular regions for remote talent — Latin America, the Philippines, and the United States — to help you make a confident, strategic decision that supports your goals and your growth.

What Influences VA Salaries?

Understanding what shapes virtual assistant salaries around the world can give you valuable context before looking at specific numbers. Rates are not determined by location alone, they also reflect how someone works, who they support, and the kind of experience they bring to the role. Before diving into numbers, it’s important to understand the key factors that impact virtual assistant salaries worldwide:

• Cost of Living: Local economies shape baseline salary expectations.
• Time Zone Alignment: Real-time collaboration is often a top priority for U.S.-based teams.
• Language Proficiency: Clear communication — especially in client-facing roles — commands higher compensation.
• Experience Level: Specialized or senior VAs naturally earn more.
• Hiring Model: Freelance, fully managed, or direct hire — each affects your costs and involvement.

Latin America: High-Quality Talent, Real-Time Collaboration

Latin America has become one of the most powerful talent hubs for U.S. companies. The region offers highly educated, bilingual professionals aligned with Western business culture and available in your same time zone.

From Mexico to Argentina, companies are hiring remote professionals who support everything from operations and marketing to customer success and executive support.

At GlobalTeam, Latin America remains one of the top regions we source talent from — especially for businesses seeking real-time collaboration and cultural alignment.

Typical Virtual Assistant Salary Guide in Latin America (2025)

Level	Monthly Rate (USD)
Entry-Level	$1,000–$1,200
Mid-Level	$1,300–$1,500
Specialized Roles	$1,600–$2,400

Philippines: Global Experience, Cost-Efficient Support

The Philippines continues to be a global leader in the virtual assistant space. With its strong English fluency, service-oriented culture, and long-standing experience with remote work, Filipino professionals deliver tremendous value across a range of roles.

From eCommerce and customer service to data entry and general admin, VAs in the Philippines are known for their dedication, reliability, and adaptability. Many adjust their hours to match U.S. time zones, and with the right support and integration, they become long-term, high-performing team members.

Typical Virtual Assistant Salary in the Philippines (2025)

Level	Monthly Rate (USD)
Entry-Level	$800–$900
Mid-Level	$1,000–$1,200
Specialized Roles	$1,300–$1,600

United States: Local Fluency, Premium Rates

For companies that need native English, direct cultural alignment, or high-touch communication, U.S.-based virtual assistants offer deep professional experience but at significantly higher costs.

Many operate as independent contractors, with hourly rates driven by expertise, niche, and client demand. This model is ideal for companies with larger budgets or specialized needs.

Typical Virtual Assistant Salary in the U.S. (2025)

Role Type	Hourly Rate	Monthly Estimate (Full-Time)
General Admin	$25–$35	$4,000–$5,600
Executive Support	$40–$60	$6,400–$9,600
Niche Experts	$75+	$12,000+

VA Salary Comparison Table

Region	Monthly Salary (Full-Time)	Time Zone Overlap	English Fluency	Ideal Use Case
Latin America	$1,000–$2,400	High	Very Strong	Real-time collaboration, long-term support, bilingual execution
Philippines	$800–$1,600	Medium	Very Strong	Process-based support, recurring operations, scalable efficiency
United States	$4,000–$9,000+	Full	Native	Client-facing roles, strategy-heavy tasks, local presence

Hiring Models: Direct Hire, Freelancers, or Fully Managed

1. Direct Hire (via GlobalTeam)

GlobalTeam’s Direct Hire service is ideal for founders who want to build their own remote team with full control, long-term alignment, and minimal hiring mistakes.

Through our Global Hiring System™, we help you identify, assess, and hire top 1% talent from Latin America, the Philippines, and beyond. We handle the pipeline — you own the hire.

• Best for cultural alignment and retention
• Perfect for permanent roles
• Scales with your systems and processes

You get vetted, bilingual talent without bloated payroll or hiring headaches.

2. Freelance Platforms (e.g., Upwork, Fiverr)

Freelancers are ideal for short-term tasks, one-off projects, or trying out roles before investing long-term. However, consistency, integration, and performance vary and most freelancers require hands-on management.

✅ Flexible and fast to hire
✅ Transparent hourly rates
⚠️ Requires more oversight and clear scopes of work
⚠️ Harder to retain top talent over time

3. Virtual Assistant Staffing Agencies

For founders who want turnkey support without managing recruitment, payroll, or performance — Globers is the solution.

Globers.com provides fully managed, bilingual VAs from Latin America, trained and supported for long-term success. From Day 1, you get a dedicated VA with ongoing training, clear deliverables, and supervisor oversight — no micromanagement needed.

• Pre-vetted talent, recruited and trained for you
• Time zone alignment, strong communication
• Managed by Globers for consistency, performance, and growth
• Great for admin support, inbox/calendar management, customer service, operations, and marketing execution

Globers is powered by GlobalTeam and uses the same Global Hiring System™ to select and train top 1% talent — specifically for clients who want ready-to-deploy, fully managed teams. While GlobalTeam supports hiring worldwide, Globers focuses exclusively on Latin American VAs.

Hiring Isn’t Just About Salary — It’s About ROI

Salary ranges are helpful — but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. A great VA gives you time back, reduces your mental load, improves execution, and becomes an extension of your business. That’s real ROI.

Whether you’re hiring in Latin America, the Philippines, or the U.S., the smartest move is choosing the region and model that best fits your goals, leadership style, and operational needs — not just your budget.

Which Region Is Right for You?

If you want…	Choose…
Real-time collaboration and cultural alignment	Latin America
Affordable recurring support and back-office ops	Philippines
Local fluency and client-facing specialization	United States

Ready to Build Your Remote Dream Team?

At GlobalTeam, we help founders and business leaders hire smarter and scale faster — with world-class remote talent and a system built for high performance.

→ Want to own the hire? Explore Direct Hire via The Global Hiring System™
→ Want plug-and-play support? Visit Globers.com for fully managed VAs from Latin America

You don’t need bloated payroll to grow. You need the right person, in the right seat, with the right support. We’ll help you get there.