Virtual assistant rates in 2026 vary by country and by provider, and local hires carry extra employment costs. A managed remote VA from MyRemoteVA costs $5.62 to $12 an hour in USD, the same in every country.
Virtual assistant rates are the first thing founders ask about. It doesn't matter if you're hiring from New York, London or Sydney. The question is the same: what should this cost? Does your time zone change the price? Here's the real breakdown of virtual assistant rates US, UK and Australia founders are actually paying in 2026.
Virtual assistant rates US, UK and Australia: does location change the price?
With an AI-augmented, fully managed VA service, the price is set once. It isn't renegotiated per region. MyRemoteVA plans run from $5.62/hr (USD) on a dedicated VA to $12/hr pay-as-you-go, no matter if you bill from the US, UK or Australia. Some marketplaces set rates by client location. Ours doesn't.
Figures in USD. Your local currency equivalent is calculated at checkout — no separate "US rate" vs "UK rate."
Time-zone overlap matters more than rate
US, UK and Australian founders each face a different scheduling problem. US clients want overlap with EST or PST hours. UK clients need GMT coverage. Australian clients often want a VA who can work AEST mornings. Ask about overlap hours before you ask about rate. A cheap VA with zero overlap costs you more in delay than a well-matched one costs in hourly rate.
What US founders should know
Virtual assistant rates US founders see from local staffing agencies reflect local costs. Our remote model starts at $5.62/hr for the same kinds of work: inbox and calendar management, customer support, and bookkeeping.
What UK founders should know
UK small businesses often compare a VA with a part-time local PA. A dedicated VA from $5.62/hr with rollover hours can cover the same admin and social media work, with weekly reporting built in.
What Australian founders should know
Virtual assistant rates Australia founders find locally are often higher than the remote, AI-augmented option. Founders on AEST hours also struggle to find overlap with typical outsourcing hubs. Ask specifically about morning-AEST coverage when scoping your e-commerce or real estate VA role.
Hourly virtual assistant cost: the one number that matters
Skip the region math if you want the short version. Hourly virtual assistant cost on MyRemoteVA starts at $5.62/hr in USD, no matter where you're based. That one number replaces the spreadsheet you'd otherwise build comparing agencies across three countries.
See exactly what's included at each tier on our pricing page, or talk to us to discuss your time zone.
Frequently asked questions
Are virtual assistant rates different in the UK and Australia?
Local rates differ, but MyRemoteVA charges the same USD price everywhere. PayPal converts it to pounds or Australian dollars when you subscribe.
Can a remote VA work my time zone?
Yes. Ask for overlap hours when you sign up. We match VAs to US, UK (GMT) and Australian (AEST) business hours.
What is the cheapest reliable VA rate?
Very cheap freelance rates often come without oversight. A managed VA at $5.62/hr with a team lead reviewing each task is usually better value.
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 25, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.
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