Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Assistant Salaries in the Philippines
Last updated in April 2026.
What’s in This Guide:
- • Average Local Salary Guide
- • Desired Average Salary Based On Jobseeker Profiles
- • How to Pay Your Filipino Virtual Assistant
- • How Old and Experienced Many Filipino VAs Are
- • How Much of a Raise You Should Give Your Filipino VA
- • Frequently Asked Questions on VA Salary
How much should you pay a virtual assistant in the Philippines?
The honest answer? It depends.
A beginner VA won’t command the same rate as someone with years of experience and specialized skills. Use these salary ranges as a guide when creating a competitive offer based on the skills, experience, and responsibilities you need.
Remember, these aren’t fixed rates. Exceptional workers often command higher pay, while entry-level roles may start lower.
Average Local Monthly Salary Guide
| Resume Type | Beginner | Intermediate | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $3 - $5 | $6 - $9 | $10 - $12 |
| Amazon Store Manager | $4 - $8 | $5 - $10 | $7 - $15 |
| Facebook Marketing | $3 - $6 | $7 - $10 | $10 - $15 |
| Copywriter | $4 - $7 | $8 - $12 | $15 - $20 |
| WordPress Developer | $6 - $9 | $7 - $14 | $15 - $22 |
| Sales Representative | $3.5 - $8 | $7 - $10 | $12 - $14 |
| Lead Generation | $3 - $5 | $6 - $8 | $7 - $10 |
| Web Developers | $6 - $9 | $7 - $14 | $15 - $22 |
| SEO | $4 - $6 | $7 - $10 | $10 - $14 |
| Marketing | $3 - $5 | $6 - $9 | $9 - $13 |
| Pay-per-Click (PPC) | $4.5 - $8 | $8 - $10 | $10 - $15 |
| Graphic Design | $4 - $7 | $5 - $10 | $8 - $13 |
| Shopify Developer | $3 - $7 | $8 - $10 | $10 - $15 |
| Ecommerce VA | $4.5 - $7 | $6 - $8 | $10 - $12 |
| Social Media Marketing | $3 - $6 | $5 - $8 | $7 - $10 |
| Video Editor | $3.5 - $6 | $4 - $8 | $8 - $10 |
| Customer Service | $3 - $5 | $4 - $7 | $6 - $8 |
| Researcher | $3 - $6 | $5 - $7 | $6 - $9 |
| PHP Developer | $5 - $7 | $7 - $10 | $10 - $12 |
| Data Entry | $4 - $6 | $6 - $8 | $8 - $12 |
| Google Adwords | $4 - $7 | $8 - $10 | $10 -$15 |
| Accountant | $5 - $7 | $8 - 10 | $11 - $16 |
| Real Estate Virtual Assistant | $4 - 7 | $6 - $8 | $8 - $10 |
| Magento Developer | $5 - $8 | $7.5 - $9 | $10 - $13 |
| IOS Developer | $8 - $10 | $10 - $12 | $15 - $20 |
| Content Writer | $3 - $5 | $6 - $9 | $8 - $12 |
| Project Manager | $7 - $9 | $8 - $10 | $10 - $12 |
| Web Designer | $5 - $7 | $6.5 - $8.5 | $9 - $12 |
| Photoshop Editor | $3 - $4.5 | $5 - $7 | $6 - $8 |
| Resume Type | Beginner | Intermediate | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $480 - $900 | $800 - 1,100 | $1,200 - $2,000 |
| Amazon Store Manager | $640 - $1,000 | $750 - $1,280 | $1,100 - 1,800 |
| Facebook Marketing | $400 - $1,000 | $1,000 - $1,280 | $1,200 - 2,400 |
| Copywriter | $450 - $1,000 | $1,000 - $1,500 | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| WordPress Developer | $500 - $1,000 | $1,000 - $1,500 | $2,500 - $3,000 |
| Sales Representative | $400 - $800 | $900 - $1,000 | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| Lead Generation | $300 - $570 | $600 - $800 | $800 - $1300 |
| Web Developers | $500 - $1,000 | $1,000 - $1,500 | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| SEO | $365 - $774 | $750 - $1,100 | $1,035 - $1265 |
| Marketing | $400 - $640 | $750 - $1,000 | $900 - $1,900 |
| Pay-per-Click (PPC) | $570 - $800 | $651 - $1,000 | $978 - 1,550 |
| Graphic Design | $400 - $600 | $650 - $800 | $1,000 - $1,200 |
| Shopify Developer | $500 - $700 | $896 - $1,120 | $1,235 - $1,700 |
| Ecommerce VA | $480 - $600 | $570 - $750 | $650 - $1,000 |
| Social Media Marketing | $500 - $650 | $640 - $750 | $700 - $1,200 |
| Video Editor | $350 - $500 | $620 - $800 | $890 - $1,000 |
| Customer Service | $400 - $600 | $460 - $750 | $700 - $900 |
| Researcher | $300 - $500 | $450 - $600 | $660 - $740 |
| PHP Developer | $600 - $800 | $780 - $1,100 | $1,200 -$2,000 |
| Data Entry | $475 - $650 | $620 - $800 | $780 - $1,075 |
| Google Adwords | $400 - $570 | $600 - $880 | $900 - $1,200 |
| Accountant | $600 - $1,000 | $1,075 - $1,400 | $1,200 - $2,000 |
| Real Estate Virtual Assistant | $465 - $565 | $580 - $650 | $700 - $960 |
| Magento Developer | $700 - $940 | $800 - $1,000 | $980 - $1,200 |
| IOS Developer | $850 - $1,000 | $940 - $1,200 | $1,344 - $2,000 |
| Content Writer | $420 - $480 | $580 - $750 | $800 - $1,000 |
| Project Manager | $650 - $800 | $850 - $1,000 | $1,100 - $1,500 |
| Web Designer | $515 - $650 | $670 - $1,000 | $940 - $1,200 |
| Photoshop Editor | $385 - $420 | $400 - $500 | $600 - $800 |
Source: OnlineJobs.ph database
How Much Do Filipino VAs Want to Earn?
Most Filipino VAs have a salary range in mind when they apply for jobs which you are expected to negotiate. Shown below are the salary ranges taken from our jobseeker profiles, broken down by experience level. You can switch between MONTHLY rates for full-time hires and HOURLY rates for part-time work.
Desired Average Salary Based On Jobseeker Profiles
Beginner  |
Intermediate | Expert |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $3.00 - $5.00 | $5.00 - $9.00 | $8.00++ |
| Amazon Store Manager | $3.50 - $5.40 | $4.40 - $5.40 | $5.40++ |
| Facebook Marketing | $3.10-$6.00 | $6.00 - $12.20 | $12.20++ |
| Copywriter | $4.00 - $9.00 | $8.00 - $14.00 | $14.00++ |
| WordPress Developer | $4.30 - $6.30 | $7.00 - $11.00 | $11.00++ |
| Sales Representative | $4.30 - $6.50 | $5.30 - $9.50 | $9.50++ |
| Lead Generation | $4.10 - $6.10 | $5.10 - $9.10 | $8.10++ |
| Web Developers | $4.30 - $6.30 | $5.30 - $9.30 | $8.30++ |
| SEO | $4.20 - $6.20 | $6.20 - $11.20 | $11.20++ |
| Marketing | $4.10 - $7.10 | $7.10 - $10.10 | $10.10++ |
| Go High Level | $4.60 - $7.40 | $7.10 - $11.40 | $11.40++ |
| Pay-per-Click (PPC) | $4.00 - $11.20 | $10.20 - $17.20 | $16.20++ |
| Graphic Design | $4.00 - $7.00 | $6.00 - $11.00 | $10.00++ |
| Shopify Developer | $4.30 - $6.30 | $5.30 - $9.30 | $9.30++ |
| Ebay Listing | $3.40 - $5.40 | $4.40 - $7.40 | $7.40++ |
| Ecommerce | $4.20 - $6.00 | $5.20 - $10.00 | $9.20++ |
| Social Media Marketing | $4.50 - $6.50 | $5.20 - $10.00 | $9.50++ |
| Video Editor | $3.10 - $6.10 | $6.10 - $11.10 | $10.10++ |
| Customer Service | $3.20 - $6.20 | $5.20 - $9.20 | $8.20++ |
| Researcher | $3.30 - $5.30 | $5.30 - $8.30 | $9.30++ |
| PHP Developer | $4.20 - $9.20 | $8.20 - $13.20 | $13.20++ |
| Data Entry | $3.50 - $4.50 | $4.50 - $7.50 | $7.50++ |
| Google Adwords | $4.00 - $10.00 | $9.00 - $16.00 | $16.00++ |
| Accountant | $3.30 - $7.30 | $7.30 - $12.30 | $11.30++ |
| Real Estate Virtual Assistant | $3.40 - $7.40 | $6.40 - $11.40 | $10.40++ |
| Web Developer | $4.60 - $7.60 | $7.60 - $11.60 | $11.60++ |
| Magento Developer | $3.20 - $7.20 | $7.20 - $12.20 | $11.20++ |
| IOS Developer | $3.70 - $9.70 | $9.70 - $16.70 | $16.70++ |
| Content Writer | $3.40 - $6.40 | $6.40 - $10.40 | $10.40 + |
| Project Manager | $4.10 - $8.10 | $8.00 - $13.00 | $12.00++ |
| Web Designer | $4.00 - $7.00 | $6.00 - $10.20 | $10.00++ |
| Photoshop Editor | $4.20 - $5.20 | $5.20 - $7.20 | $8.20++ |
| Beginner |
Intermediate | Expert |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $349 - $718 | $693 - $1,167 | $1,049++ |
| Amazon Store Manager | $303 - $468 | $453 - $692 | $700++ |
| Facebook Marketing | $349 - $988 | $989 - $1,858 | $1,961++ |
| Copywriter | $530 - $1,235 | $1,246 - $2,224 | $2,293++ |
| WordPress Developer | $530 - $995 | $1,014 - $1,683 | $1,714++ |
| Sales Representative | $353 - $775 | $784 - $1,374 | $1,432++ |
| Lead Generation | $353 - $721 | $732 - $1,252 | $1,225++ |
| Web Developers | $353-$752 | $762 - $1,321 | $1,385++ |
| SEO | $353 - $934 | $938 - $1,733 | $1,750++ |
| Marketing | $530 - $944 | $965 - $1,568 | $1,612++ |
| Go High Level | $523 - $994 | $1,012 - $1,687 | $1,717++ |
| Pay-per-Click (PPC) | $707 - $1,457 | $1,478 - $2,530 | $2,279++ |
| Graphic Design | $353 - $867 | $874 - $1,583 | $1,618++ |
| Shopify Developer | $353 - $772 | $781 - $1,367 | $1,426++ |
| Ebay Listing | $282 - $616 | $623 - $1,080 | $1,177++ |
| Ecommerce | $353 - $819 | $826 - $1,473 | $1,420++ |
| Social Media Marketing | $349 - $807 | $815 - $1,451 | $1,501++ |
| Video Editor | $353 - $879 | $885 - $1,610 | $1,641++ |
| Customer Service | $436 - $778 | $795 - $1,294 | $1,365++ |
| Researcher | $282 - $668 | $674 - $1,209 | $1,283++ |
| PHP Developer | $653 - $1,214 | $1,238 - $2,046 | $2,140++ |
| Data Entry | $349 - $607 | $621 - $999 | $900++ |
| Google Adwords | $530 - $1,373 | $1,379 - $2,535 | $2,668++ |
| Accountant | $530 - $989 | $999 - $1,710 | $1,787++ |
| Real Estate Virtual Assistant | $436 - $938 | $950 - $1,654 | $1,684++ |
| Web Developer | $530 - $996 | $1,016 - $1,686 | $1,717++ |
| Magento Developer | $424 - $1,010 | $1,018 - $1,829 | $1,839++ |
| IOS Developer | $353 - $1,295 | $1,287 - $2,547 | $2,671++ |
| Content Writer | $353 - $859 | $866 - $1,564 | $1,601++ |
| Project Manager | $530 - $1,139 | $1,153 - $2,008 | $2,051++ |
| Web Designer | $424 - $912 | $923 - $1,607 | $1,642++ |
| Photoshop Editor | $530 - $711 | $739 - $1,040 | $1,045++ |
Source: OnlineJobs.ph database
Note: These figures do not include banking or exchange rate fees which vary depending on payment method.
Keep in mind that beginners have little to no experience (up to one year), so don’t expect them to come in knowing everything. You’ll probably need to train them—and that’s okay.
The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone. VAsMadeEasy.com gives new hires practical training to help them build skills and start contributing faster.
Intermediate workers generally have 1–5 years of experience. Expert workers usually have 5+ years of experience and can often work with very little supervision.
Should I Pay Hourly or Salary?
If you’re hiring someone to become part of your team, pay a monthly salary.
That’s how we pay almost everyone we hire.
A monthly salary gives your worker stability, encourages long-term thinking, and makes it easier to build a lasting working relationship. Instead of worrying about how many hours they’ll get this week, they can focus on helping your business grow.
If you’re hiring someone for a one-time project or only need a few hours of work each week, pay hourly.
Developers building a website. Designers creating a logo. Video editors producing one or two videos. Those are project-based jobs, so hourly pay makes sense.
Once the work becomes ongoing, switch to a monthly salary.
How do I pay my virtual assistant?
We recommend starting with EasyPay because it’s simple and built specifically for OnlineJobs.ph employers. Other popular options include Wise, Western Union, and PayPal (though PayPal fees tend to be higher).
You can also read more about paying your virtual assistant.
How old and experienced are these virtual assistants?
In the Philippines, a college degree is a prerequisite in order to get a job. That’s why a majority of virtual assistants are college-educated.
This chart shows the type of workers we have on our database, which gives you a general idea of who are available for hire and how much you can offer as a starting salary.
When hiring a Filipino worker, you’ll have the best chance of hiring someone inexperienced to someone with intermediate skills. So the starting salary you should offer would be in the beginner and intermediate range.
If you’re looking for highly skilled and experienced workers (who tend to skew older), they’re more likely to be already working. The starting salary would have to be in the expert range to entice them to work for you.
How much of a raise should I give my Filipino VA?
It depends on what you can afford, your Filipino VA’s job performance, and any agreements you’ve made with them.
For example, once a year, we give a $25–$100 raise per month, equivalent to $0.25–$1 raise per hour. My team doesn’t know how much they will get, but they know that the raise depends on the work they’ve done for the year.
In general, we recommend giving a raise after at least a year, though you can certainly do it sooner if you can afford it and your VA is doing great.
There isn’t a magic formula for raises. Performance matters most, but many employers also consider the cost of living when deciding how much to give. If you’re looking for a point of reference, the table below shows some common recurring monthly expenses and utilities in the Philippines.
You can also read my guide to pay raises if you want a deeper look at how we handle raises on our team.
Typical Monthly Cost of Living in the Philippines
TYPICAL MONTHLY COST OF LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Recurring
The minimum is one round-trip jeepney ride. Most people usually take a jeepney ride and a tricycle, bus, or MRT ride. Some take more than two rides to get to the office.
Water, electricity and internet
Groceries for 1 person
TOTAL MONTHLY
$254 – $1,083
Recurring
Water, electricity and internet
Groceries for 1 person
One-Time Costs
Computers and laptops are usually replaced every 3 years
Laptops are more expensive in the Philippines due to customs duties
TOTAL MONTHLY
$237 – $981
This chart only covers the basics. Your VA’s salary pays for a lot more than utilities—it also helps cover things like clothes, phones, and all the other normal expenses that come with everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions on VA Salary
How often should I pay my Filipino VA?
With new hires, we strongly recommend that you pay weekly, at least for the first couple of months. This helps establish trust and helps your VA get on their feet. After that, you can pay them twice a month or monthly, depending on your arrangement with them.
Should I offer bonuses or a 13th-month pay?
While not always required for independent contractors, many employers choose to give bonuses or a 13th-month equivalent as a way to reward loyalty and strong performance. It’s a common and appreciated practice in the Philippines, especially for long-term workers.
If you want to understand this better, including how it works and when it applies, here’s a helpful guide on what the 13th-month pay is and whether it’s required.
What happens if I underpay my virtual assistant?
Underpaying your VA often leads to higher turnover, lower motivation, and inconsistent performance. While some workers may initially accept lower rates, they are more likely to leave once they find better opportunities. In the long run, paying fairly usually saves you time and money because you avoid constantly rehiring and retraining new people.
What Happens if I Overpay My Virtual Assistant?
Paying more isn’t always better. If you offer way above market rates, you’ll often attract people who are really good at getting hired. Unfortunately, some of them are also really good at leaving when the next higher-paying opportunity comes along. You can end up paying top dollar for mediocre work and constant turnover.
Final Thoughts on VA Salaries in the Philippines
There isn’t one “right” salary for a Filipino VA. If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend offering around $4–7 per hour for most positions. It’s competitive enough to attract good applicants without overpaying before you’ve had a chance to see someone perform.
Don’t get too caught up trying to find the perfect number. The goal isn’t to pay as little as possible or as much as possible—it’s to pay fairly. Great workers are worth paying for, and paying fairly helps you build long-term relationships with people who can really help your business grow.
At some point, you just have to hire someone and get started. If you’re ready to start building your remote team, here’s a practical guide to hiring skilled remote workers and finding qualified VAs that match your goals.