When you hire an executive assistant, you can choose full-time, part-time or remote. Founders often start part-time or remote to test the fit at lower cost. Look for judgment, clear writing and tool skills, agree hours and tasks, and start with a short paid trial.
When you hire an executive assistant, the biggest choice is how. Full-time, part-time and remote all work, but they suit different needs. This guide compares them, lists the skills to look for and shows how to start without a big commitment.
Full-time: when to hire an executive assistant in-house
A full-time hire suits leaders with constant, daily support needs and in-person tasks. It also brings salary, leave, equipment and management time. Count the full cost before you decide.
Part-time executive assistant
Many founders need ten to twenty hours of help, not forty. A part-time executive assistant gives that without a full salary. It works well for inbox, calendar and follow-ups.
Remote executive assistant
A remote executive assistant does the same online work from anywhere. You pay for the hours you use, with no desk or long contract. A remote executive assistant can also match your time zone. Our guide to what an executive assistant does lists the tasks.
Skills to look for
- Judgment about what to handle and what to raise.
- Clear, polite writing.
- Discretion with private information.
- Organisation and reliable follow-through.
- Comfort with calendar, email and document tools.
What an executive assistant costs
Cost depends on hours and plan. At MyRemoteVA, pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour and dedicated plans start from $5.62 an hour. See the pricing page for every option, and compare full monthly cost with a local hire.
How to start
List the ten tasks you want to hand off. Start with the inbox and calendar for two weeks, then add more. A team lead reviews the work at MyRemoteVA, and AI helps with first drafts while a person checks the result. See the executive assistant service.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I hire a full-time or part-time executive assistant?
If you have under 20 hours a week of support work, part-time or remote is usually more cost-effective. Full-time suits daily, constant support.
What should I look for when I hire an executive assistant?
Judgment, clear writing, discretion, organisation and comfort with calendar, email and document tools.
Can a remote executive assistant replace an in-house one?
For most tasks, yes: calendar, inbox, research and follow-ups all work online. In-person tasks still need someone on site.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
Start for $1Written by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated September 30, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.
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