Small teams abroad hire a general virtual assistant at the point where the inbox, the CRM, the scheduling and the follow-ups have all outgrown the founder. Breadth is the job, and it starts from $5/hr, sent to you in USD by the employer with nothing taken out by FindTalent.
General VA pay follows how much you can run without being asked. Entry-level work is routine admin, data entry, and basic inbox and calendar upkeep with someone checking behind you. In the middle you own whole processes (CRM hygiene, research, reporting, vendor follow-up) and the employer stops giving you step-by-step instructions. At the top you are coordinating other people, running multi-step workflows, and doing executive-level support. What raises your rate: real depth in the tools an employer already uses (Google Workspace, HubSpot or Salesforce, Asana or ClickUp), a specialism such as bookkeeping, e-commerce, or social media, and reliable overlap with your employer's business hours. Rates run roughly $5 to $12 an hour, paid directly to you in USD by your employer, with no cut taken by FindTalent.
| Experience level | Hourly (USD) | Monthly (PHP, full-time) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level (0–1 yr) | $5–7/hr | ₱48,000–67,000Routine admin, data entry, basic inbox & calendar | Routine admin, data entry, basic inbox & calendar |
| Experienced (1–3 yrs) | $7–10/hr | ₱67,000–95,000Process ownership, CRM management, online research | Process ownership, CRM management, online research |
| Specialist (3+ yrs / niche) | $10–12/hr | ₱95,000–114,000Team coordination, complex workflows, executive-level support | Team coordination, complex workflows, executive-level support |
Typical ranges for remote Filipino specialists, reviewed July 2026. Paid in USD, direct to you.
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Yes. Many employers hire entry-level VAs for routine admin, inbox, and calendar work if you're organized, write clear English, and can pick up tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Sheets quickly. A complete profile that lists the software you know, plus a short voice intro, matters more than years on the job.
Both are common. Many US and UK employers want you on their business hours, which can mean an evening or graveyard shift here, while employers hiring for AU or Asian clients run daytime. Plenty of roles start at 10–20 hours a week and grow to full-time. Each listing shows its type.
Directly by your employer in USD, typically via Wise, PayPal, or direct deposit. FindTalent never takes a cut of your pay.
A reliable computer, a stable internet connection (10+ Mbps recommended), and a backup for power and internet. Most VA work runs in the browser, whether that is Google Workspace, a CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce, or a task tool like Asana or Trello, so a headset for occasional calls rounds out the setup. Employers give you logins to their own systems.
Profile review takes 1–2 days. After that you can apply and message employers directly; most general VA hires on FindTalent go from application to offer in under two weeks. VA roles often move faster than specialist roles because the interview is a conversation plus a small task rather than a technical assessment. A recorded voice intro shortens it further.
Usually yes, if you are honest about it. Many VAs run two part-time engagements of around 20 hours each, and employers accept that as long as your committed hours are protected and there is no conflict of interest between competing businesses. Say it upfront in the interview rather than after you are hired, because being discovered quietly juggling clients ends contracts.
Pick one lane and go deep. VAs who specialize in bookkeeping, e-commerce and Shopify, social media, email marketing, or executive support earn noticeably more than generalists working the same hours. Learn the tool that lane runs on, take the free vendor certification, then rewrite your profile around that specialism. Most employers search for a skill, not a job title.
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