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How much does it cost to hire a full-time virtual assistant from the Philippines?
Published prices for a full-time virtual assistant from the Philippines depend on the model. Rekruuto is $1,800 a month for most roles, with software developers and AI Implementation Specialists from $2,500 a month, a 14-day start, and a 1-week trial. The table lists what other companies publish, from a managed monthly plan to a salary you set yourself.
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How much does it cost to hire a full-time virtual assistant from the Philippines?
A full-time virtual assistant from the Philippines costs $1,800 a month through Rekruuto. You get one dedicated person for 40 hours a week, working your hours. Hiring and onboarding take 14 days. The first week is a trial: if the hire is not a fit, we find a replacement or refund your money.
| Compared | Rekruuto | A managed service | You set the salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $1,800 a month for most roles. Software developers and AI Implementation Specialists from $2,500 a month. | Each company publishes its own price. Read that page. | A platform fee plus the salary you agree with the hire. |
| Who you get | One dedicated person in the Philippines, on your team | An assistant that provider assigns | A person you choose and pay directly |
| If it is not a fit | 1-week trial: replacement or refund | Check that provider's own terms | You replace the hire yourself |
| Start | 14 days | When that provider can start | When you finish recruiting |
Compare in detail: Hire a virtual assistant in the Philippines, Salary calculator, Upwork alternatives.
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| Option | How it works | Published price (October 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rekruuto | One dedicated full-time hire in the Philippines. You manage the work. | $1,800 a month for most roles. From $2,500 a month for software developers. $2,500 a month for an AI Implementation Specialist. | A full-time seat that starts in 14 days, with a 1-week trial. |
| Cherry Assistant | Managed monthly plans, plus a one-time direct placement. Also recruits in South Africa and Latin America. | A 40-hour week on the 2 to 4 years tab is $1,697 a month. Direct placement is $3,000 once. A Philippines page lists $497 to $3,000 a month by scope. | A managed plan, or a one-time placement you employ yourself. |
| BruntWork | Virtual assistant page focused on the Philippines. Also says it has talent in many countries. Bills logged hours. | No flat monthly price on the pages we checked. The rate includes a computer, internet, and fees. | A provider-managed assistant billed for logged hours. |
| Hire Overseas | Month-to-month remote staffing. Placements often come from the Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa. | A virtual assistant is listed at $2,000 to $2,800 a month. Most roles are $2,000 to $4,000 a month, with a 14-day money-back guarantee. | A managed remote hire on a published monthly range. |
| VirtualStaff.ph | A Philippines platform. You pay a seat fee and set the salary. | $99 a month per seat, plus the salary you agree. Example assistant salaries on that page are about $600 to $700 a month. | Hirers who want to set pay and manage the person. |
| Wishup | Managed assistants. Its FAQ describes assistants in India working U.S. daytime hours. | Prime $1,999 a month. Elite $2,999 a month. | A managed assistant based in India. |
| Wise | A payments company, not a staffing service. Its guide discusses pay for a virtual assistant in the Philippines. | The guide says a full-time salary benchmark from OnlineJobs.ph and Virtual Staff Finder is around $600 a month. Specialist skills cost more. | Sending money to a person you already employ. |
Prices and terms for other companies are as of October 2026, from each company's own pages (linked under Sources). Check their sites for current pricing.
Rekruuto: one full-time hire, one monthly price
We place one dedicated person in the Philippines who works your hours, 40 hours a week. Most roles are $1,800 a month. Software developers and an AI Implementation Specialist start at $2,500 a month. Hiring and onboarding take 14 days. The first week is a trial with a replacement or refund. We accept only the top 2% of applicants, and Rekruuto is trusted by 100+ customers. Start with hire a virtual assistant in the Philippines or an executive assistant.
Managed monthly plans
Cherry Assistant lists a 40-hour week at $1,697 a month on the 2 to 4 years tab we checked, a one-time direct placement of $3,000, and a Philippines range of $497 to $3,000 a month by scope. Cherry Assistant also recruits in South Africa and Latin America. The Hire Overseas virtual assistant page lists $2,000 to $2,800 a month, and its pricing page says most roles are $2,000 to $4,000 a month, with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Placements often come from the Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa. Wishup lists Prime at $1,999 a month and Elite at $2,999 a month. Its FAQ describes assistants in India who work U.S. daytime hours.
You set the salary
VirtualStaff.ph charges $99 a month per seat plus the salary you agree. Example assistant salaries on that page are about $600 to $700 a month, and the hire is in the Philippines. Wise is a payments company, not a staffing service. Its guide says a full-time salary benchmark mentioned by OnlineJobs.ph and Virtual Staff Finder is around $600 a month, and specialist skills cost more. Model a seat in the salary calculator.
A rate for logged hours
BruntWork's virtual assistant page is about the Philippines, and the company also says it has talent in many countries. It does not publish a flat monthly price. You pay for logged hours, and that rate includes a computer, internet, and fees. It says a typical setup takes about 14 days. See roles, Upwork alternatives, and BELAY alternatives.
When might a different hiring model be the better option?
Another model fits when the job is not a full-time seat in the Philippines:
- You want to set the salary and employ the person directly.
- You need a few hours a month, not a 40-hour week.
- You want the assistant based in the United States, India, or South Africa.
Most Rekruuto roles are $1,800 a month. Software developers are from $2,500 a month, and an AI Implementation Specialist starts at $2,500 a month. Hiring can start in 14 days. There is a 1-week trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money. You can pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice.
The trial terms are on the 1-week trial page. All comparisons are on the compare hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a full-time virtual assistant from the Philippines?
A full-time virtual assistant from the Philippines costs $1,800 a month through Rekruuto. You get one dedicated person for 40 hours a week, working your hours. Hiring and onboarding take 14 days. The first week is a trial: if the hire is not a fit, we find a replacement or refund your money.
What is included in the $1,800 a month?
One dedicated person, 40 hours a week, working your hours, with hiring and onboarding in 14 days and a 1-week trial with a replacement or refund. Software developers and AI Implementation Specialists start at $2,500 a month.
Do these companies hire only in the Philippines?
Rekruuto recruits in the Philippines only. Cherry Assistant also recruits in South Africa and Latin America. BruntWork's virtual assistant page is about the Philippines and also mentions talent in many countries. Wishup's FAQ describes assistants in India. VirtualStaff.ph is a Philippines platform. Wise is a payments company, not a staffing service. The Hire Overseas virtual assistant page often places people from the Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa.
Sources
- Cherry Assistant pricing
- Cherry Assistant Philippines virtual assistants
- BruntWork virtual assistants
- Hire Overseas pricing
- Hire Overseas virtual assistant
- VirtualStaff.ph subscription pricing
- Wishup pricing
- Wise guide to a virtual assistant in the Philippines
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