Freelance Virtual Assistant
Average rate
$25/hr
+23.39% YoY
Typical range
$10–$35
25th–75th percentile
Submissions
52
Updated July 2025
Top market
United States
$43/hr typical
High confidenceMost common skills: microsoft excel, social media marketing, and adobe creative cloud.What would $25/hr earn in a year? →
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do freelance Virtual Assistants charge per hour?
- Based on 52 crowdsourced submissions, freelance Virtual Assistants charge an average of $25 per hour, with most rates falling between $10 and $35. Last updated July 2025.
- What do top-earning freelance Virtual Assistants make?
- The top 10% of Virtual Assistant submissions report $50 per hour or more. Rates at that level usually reflect deep specialization, senior experience, and clients in high-paying markets.
- Which skills matter most for Virtual Assistant rates?
- The most common skills in Virtual Assistant submissions are microsoft excel, social media marketing, and adobe creative cloud. Specializing in in-demand skills is one of the most reliable ways to justify a higher rate.
- Where does this Virtual Assistant rate data come from?
- Every rate is anonymously submitted by a real freelancer, consultant, or contractor and passes moderation before publication. contractrates.fyi is free and community funded.
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