How Much Does a Filipino Virtual Assistant Cost? 2026 Rates: $12 to $20/hr
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Price is usually the first question business owners ask about hiring a VA. Ours is simple: every Brihafe Virtual Assistant costs $12 to $20 USD per hour, with no setup fee. Here is what sits behind that number, so you can budget with confidence.
Our rates: $12 to $20 USD per hour
Every Virtual Assistant on our team is billed between $12 and $20 USD per hour. Where a VA sits in that range depends on the specialty and depth of experience you need: general admin and support work sits at the lower end, while specialist roles such as bookkeeping, graphic design, QA engineering, and senior executive assistance sit at the upper end.
There is no setup fee and no recruitment charge. The hourly rate is the rate, and there is nothing to pay just to get started.
Skill level and specialty
A general admin VA usually costs less than a specialist like a bookkeeper, graphic artist, or QA engineer. Specialized skills, certifications, and industry experience raise the rate, and they usually pay for themselves in quality.
Hours and schedule
Part-time, full-time, and project-based work are priced differently. Night shifts to match US, UK, or Australian hours are standard for experienced Filipino VAs, and they are included in the same hourly rate.
Hiring model
Freelancers may look cheaper per hour, but you carry the cost of sourcing, vetting, training, and replacing them. An agency includes screening, training, and accountability in the price.
How our hiring process works →The hidden cost of a bad hire
Missed deadlines, re-doing work, and starting the search over cost far more than a slightly higher rate for a reliable VA.
- Time spent re-explaining tasks
- Lost leads and slow customer replies
- Weeks lost to re-hiring
Get a clear quote
Tell us what you need help with and how many hours, and we will recommend the right VA and confirm their exact hourly rate on a free discovery call. Rates run $12 to $20 USD per hour with no setup fee, so you can work out your monthly cost before you commit.
Book a free discovery call →Meet some of the VAs who do this work
Harvey Matthew Serrano
General Virtual Assistant
Sigrid Dillera
Virtual assistant · customer service · admin support
Yssah Jane Torrillo
Admin & Business Development VA
Jared Lemonsito
Executive / Admin VA
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Filipino Virtual Assistant cost?
- At Brihafe, every Virtual Assistant costs $12 to $20 USD per hour. Where a VA sits in that range depends on the specialty and depth of experience you need: general admin and support work sits at the lower end, specialist roles such as bookkeeping, graphic design, QA engineering, and senior executive assistance at the upper end.
- Is there a setup fee or recruitment fee?
- No. There is no setup fee and no recruitment charge. The hourly rate is the rate, and there is nothing to pay just to get matched and started.
- What is included in the hourly rate?
- Screening, training, and ongoing coaching by our founder Ferdy Cortel are built into the rate, so you are not paying extra for quality control or supervision.
- Do US, UK, and Australian clients pay the same rate?
- Yes. Clients in the US, UK, and Australia pay the same $12 to $20 USD hourly rate, and our VAs work shifts that overlap your time zone.
- Do you charge for the discovery call?
- No. The discovery call is free and takes about 30 minutes. We map your bottlenecks, recommend the right VA, and confirm their exact hourly rate before you commit to anything.
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