New York City's Most Affordable Virtual Staffing Solution

Hire a Virtual Assistant in New York City — From $8.99/hr

Pre-vetted administrative, medical, receptionist, bookkeeping, and executive virtual assistants for businesses across all five boroughs. Placed in 48 hours. Save up to 78% vs in-house hiring.

No contracts. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.

The NYC Hiring Problem Nobody Talks About

Running a business in New York City means paying New York City prices for everything — including staff. But does your admin assistant really need to sit in a $80/sqft office?

$55,000+

Average NYC Admin Salary

Before benefits, taxes, and overhead — add 30% for the true cost.

$71,500

True Annual Cost

Salary + benefits + payroll tax + office space + equipment + HR time.

33%

NYC Admin Turnover Rate

Each replacement costs 50-75% of annual salary in recruiting and training.

The alternative: A Remote Staff NY virtual assistant does the same work for $8.99/hr — that's $17,260/year for full-time coverage.

You save $54,240 per position, per year.

NYC In-House vs Remote Staff NY — Real Numbers

Side-by-side cost comparison for the five most common roles NYC businesses hire for. In-house totals include salary, benefits (30%), payroll tax, and basic overhead.

RoleNYC SalaryNYC True CostRSNY RateRSNY AnnualYou Save
Admin Assistant$55,000$71,500$8.99/hr$17,26076%
Medical VA$52,000$67,600$10.99/hr$21,10069%
Receptionist$42,000$54,600$8.99/hr$17,26068%
Bookkeeper$58,000$75,400$11.99/hr$23,02069%
Executive Assistant$72,000$93,600$14.99/hr$28,78069%

* RSNY annual based on 37 hrs/week, 52 weeks. NYC true cost = salary + 30% overhead. Actual savings vary by role and hours.

Why NYC Businesses Choose RSNY

We built this agency to solve a specific problem: New York businesses paying Manhattan prices for work that can be done remotely — better and cheaper.

78%

Average cost savings vs NYC in-house hire

48hr

Average placement time from consultation

100%

Pre-vetted: skills tested, background checked

Bilingual

English + Spanish available on request

Free

Replacement guarantee if VA is not the right fit

500+

Skilled VAs in our talent pool

How It Works

1

Free Consultation

Tell us what you need. 15 minutes.

2

We Match & Vet

Skills test, background check, culture fit.

3

VA Starts in 48hrs

Onboarded to your tools. Supervised first 2 weeks.

Serving Every Borough & Beyond

Our virtual assistants work remotely on Eastern Time, but we understand the neighborhoods, industries, and pace of every part of the New York metro area.

Manhattan

Midtown, FiDi, SoHo, UES, UWS, Harlem, Chelsea, Tribeca

Brooklyn

Williamsburg, DUMBO, Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Bushwick

Queens

Astoria, Long Island City, Flushing, Jamaica, Forest Hills

Bronx

Fordham, Pelham Bay, Riverdale, Mott Haven, Hunts Point

Staten Island

St. George, Tottenville, New Dorp, Great Kills

Long Island

Nassau County, Suffolk County, Hempstead, Huntington

Westchester

White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Scarsdale

Northern New Jersey

Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Fort Lee, Hackensack

Don't see your area? Contact us — we serve businesses in all 50 states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything NYC business owners ask before hiring a virtual assistant.

How much does a virtual assistant cost in NYC?
Through Remote Staff NY, virtual assistants start at $8.99/hr — compared to $26-35/hr for an in-house admin in New York City. Full-time VA coverage costs roughly $1,438/month vs $4,583+/month for a salaried NYC employee before you even add benefits and overhead.
Is hiring a virtual assistant worth it for a small NYC business?
Absolutely. NYC businesses save an average of 78% on staffing costs by hiring a VA instead of in-house. You eliminate office space costs ($80-120/sqft in Manhattan), benefits (30% overhead), and payroll taxes while getting the same quality of work. For a 5-person startup, replacing just one admin role with a VA saves over $54,000/year.
Virtual assistant vs temp agency in NYC — which is better?
A virtual assistant through RSNY costs $8.99-14.99/hr with no agency markup. NYC temp agencies typically charge $25-45/hr with placement fees of 15-25% of annual salary. VAs also offer more flexibility — scale hours up or down weekly without contracts or termination costs. And unlike temps, your VA learns your business and stays long-term.
How fast can I hire a virtual assistant in New York?
Remote Staff NY places pre-vetted VAs within 48 hours of your free consultation. For specialized roles like medical VAs or bilingual assistants, placement takes 3-5 business days. Compare that to the 3-6 week hiring cycle for in-house NYC positions.
Do your virtual assistants work Eastern Time hours?
Yes. All VAs assigned to NYC businesses operate on Eastern Time and are available during standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM ET). Extended hours, evening coverage, and weekend availability can be arranged upon request.
Can a virtual assistant handle HIPAA-compliant tasks for NYC medical offices?
Yes. Our medical virtual assistants are HIPAA-trained and experienced with healthcare workflows. They handle patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical billing support, EHR data entry, prescription refill coordination, and patient follow-up calls for NYC doctors, dentists, therapists, and clinics.

Stop Overpaying for NYC Staff

Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll assess your needs, recommend the right VA, and have them working for you within 48 hours — starting at $8.99/hr.

No contracts. No setup fees. Free replacement guarantee.