The Question Every Business Owner Asks
You see $8.99/hour and your first thought is: "What is the catch?" We get it. In New York, you cannot get a teenager to mow your lawn for that rate. So how can we offer trained, English-speaking virtual assistants at that price?
The answer is straightforward, and there is no catch.
How the Economics Work
Our virtual assistants are based in the Philippines, where the cost of living is roughly 60% lower than the United States. An annual salary that would be poverty wages in Queens is a competitive, middle-class income in Manila or Cebu. Our VAs are not underpaid. They are well-compensated for their local market, with benefits and growth opportunities.
We eliminate the overhead that makes US-based hiring expensive: no office lease, no equipment purchases, no employer-side payroll taxes, no health insurance premiums. Those savings pass directly to you.
What You Get for $8.99/Hour
- A dedicated assistant (not shared across multiple clients)
- College-educated professionals with strong English skills
- Pre-vetted through our 3-stage screening process
- Trained on your specific tools and workflows
- Managed and monitored by our quality assurance team
- Replaced at no cost if the fit is not right
What Our Clients Say
A real estate agent on Long Island told us: "I was skeptical about the price. Then my VA started handling my transaction coordination, and she was better organized than the $22/hour assistant I had in my office. I should have done this two years ago."
The Real Question
The question is not whether $8.99/hour is too cheap. It is whether you can justify paying $25 to $35/hour for the same work when a proven alternative exists. For most small businesses in New York, the math speaks for itself.