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Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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How Much Should You Charge as an Executive Virtual Assistant?
Executive virtual assistants typically charge $35–$75/hr, with experienced EAs supporting C-suite executives commanding $75–$100+/hr. Rates reflect the high trust, discretion, and proactive judgment required to manage an executive's calendar, communications, and priorities.
Floor
$35
per hour
Typical
$55
per hour
Premium
$100
per hour
Find your exact rate
Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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What do you actually charge?
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What changes the price
- Level of executive supported — founder, VP, or C-suite
- Scope of responsibilities — calendar only vs. full inbox and travel management
- Hours per week required and timezone overlap expectations
- Industry — tech, finance, and legal typically pay more
- Confidentiality requirements and NDA complexity
- Tools proficiency — Notion, Asana, Salesforce, etc.
- Years of experience as an executive assistant
Real quote breakdowns
Part-time EA for a startup founder
Managing calendar, scheduling meetings, filtering email, and booking travel for a seed-stage startup CEO. 15 hours per week.
Breakdown
15 hrs/week × $40/hr × 4 weeks. Includes calendar management, email triage, and basic travel booking.
Full-time EA for a VP of Sales
Comprehensive support including CRM updates, expense reports, meeting prep, and team coordination. 35 hours per week.
Breakdown
35 hrs/week × $55/hr × 4 weeks. Higher rate reflects CRM expertise and cross-functional coordination.
C-suite EA with board prep duties
Supporting a CEO with board deck preparation, investor meeting scheduling, confidential communications, and personal errands. 30 hours per week.
Breakdown
30 hrs/week × $87/hr × 4 weeks. Premium rate for board-level discretion and strategic document preparation.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a VA and an executive VA?
An executive VA handles high-stakes, confidential work for senior leaders — calendar strategy, board prep, investor relations support, and proactive problem-solving. A general VA typically handles task-based work like data entry or social media scheduling. The trust and judgment required justify higher rates.
Should I charge hourly or offer retainer packages?
Most executive VAs work on monthly retainers with a set number of hours (e.g., 20 hrs/week). This gives your client predictable costs and gives you income stability. Hourly works for ad-hoc overflow support.
How do I justify premium EA rates to clients?
Frame your value in terms of executive time saved. If a CEO's time is worth $500/hr and you save them 10 hours per week, your $55/hr fee delivers 10x ROI. Lead with the math, not just the tasks.
Do executive VAs need to work the same timezone?
Significant timezone overlap (4+ hours) is usually expected for executive support since real-time calendar management and communication is critical. Async-only arrangements are rare for EA roles but common for task-based VA work.