How Much Does a Nearshore Virtual Assistant Cost in 2026?
June 16, 2026
A nearshore virtual assistant from Latin America usually costs about $700 to $2,500 a month, or roughly $8 to $14 an hour through a managed provider. That is about 40 to 70 percent less than a US based assistant, who typically runs $3,000 to $7,000 a month for similar hours.
The right number depends on the role, the experience level, and how you hire. Here is the full picture for 2026.
| Experience | Typical monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Entry level (under 2 years) | $700 to $1,200 |
| Mid level (2 to 5 years) | $1,200 to $1,800 |
| Senior (5 years or more) | $1,800 to $2,500 |
Ranges assume full time hours through a managed Latin American provider. Part time costs less.
Rates rise with how specialized the role is. These are example starting rates for vetted Argentine talent at Virtustant:
| Role | Starts at |
|---|---|
| Virtual assistant | $7 an hour |
| Executive assistant | $7 an hour |
| Sales representative | $8 an hour |
| Software developer | $11 an hour |
Exact rates depend on scope and seniority. You get a real range for your role on a free scoping call.
| Option | Typical rate | Time zone | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearshore (Latin America) | $8 to $14 an hour | Same hours as the US | Fluent, C1 to C2 |
| Offshore (Asia) | $5 to $10 an hour | Opposite hours | Varies |
| US based | $25 to $50 an hour | Same hours | Native |
Offshore can look cheaper on paper, but the time difference and handoffs slow work down. Nearshore talent works your hours and joins your calls live, which is why most US teams choose it.
Five things move the number: the experience you need, how specialized the role is, the English level for client facing work, whether you want full time or part time hours, and how you hire. Direct hiring through a job board looks cheapest per hour, but you own all the sourcing, vetting, and replacement risk. A managed provider handles that work for you.
Virtustant runs on a zero fee model. There is no placement fee, no markup, and no monthly charge to us. You pay the talent rate directly and nothing else. If a hire ever leaves, we find you a replacement at no cost, for life. Most roles get a shortlist of three to five vetted candidates in about 48 hours.
About $700 to $2,500 a month, depending on experience. Entry level runs about $700 to $1,200, mid level about $1,200 to $1,800, and senior about $1,800 to $2,500.
Through a managed Latin American provider, expect about $8 to $14 an hour. At Virtustant, vetted talent starts at $7 an hour and you pay the talent directly, with no placement fees.
Yes. A US based assistant typically costs $3,000 to $7,000 a month for similar hours, so a nearshore assistant saves about 40 to 70 percent.
Nearshore means nearby regions such as Latin America, where talent shares your time zone and speaks fluent English. Offshore means distant regions such as Asia, which can cost less but work opposite hours.
With Virtustant, no. There is no placement fee and no markup. You pay only the talent rate, and nothing to us.
Virtustant sends a shortlist of three to five vetted candidates in about 48 hours, and most clients have someone hired within one to two weeks.
Want a real range for your role? Book a free scoping call.
