5 Virtual Assistant Companies Paying $15 (Or More) Hourly

Virtual assistant companies are pretty popular in the work at home community right now, and it’s easy to see why.

Demand for people with the comprehensive administrative skill-set needed for these positions is through the roof, and smart freelancers will tend to focus on niches where work is plentiful.

But working as a virtual assistant can be pretty challenging. On a typical workday, a VA might handle everything from making phone calls, to writing emails, transcription, data entry, research, social media management, bookkeeping, editing documents …

The list goes on and on and on!

Virtual assistants are often highly skilled workers. No question about it. But sadly, they aren’t always paid a fair wage for their efforts. In fact, some barely scrape by, which isn’t really fair considering the talent and skill this job requires.

To help you out, here is a list of virtual assistant companies with U.S. roles paying at least $15 hourly (most pay more than that).

Virtual Assistant Companies Paying $15 Or More Hourly

1. Boldly

Boldly hires part-time executive assistants to work from home. The current pay range is $27–$30 an hour, with regular raises.

You’ll help executives with calendars, travel, email, expenses, and other admin tasks. You can choose the clients you work with and build long-term working relationships.

You need at least seven years of direct experience as an executive assistant, virtual assistant, or senior administrative assistant. You also need strong computer and communication skills and an up-to-date LinkedIn profile.

The minimum is 20 hours a week during regular business hours, with no nights or weekends. These are W2 employee positions. Benefits include a 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and a technology stipend.

Go here for more details and to apply.

2. BELAY

BELAY hires remote executive assistants as 1099 contractors. Its current executive assistant listing shows $20–$23 an hour, with starting pay based on experience.

You’ll support business leaders with calendars, travel, communication, projects, billing, and other day-to-day tasks. BELAY matches contractors with clients.

You need at least three years of experience supporting executives or business operations, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. A reliable computer, high-speed internet, and a home office are also needed.

Applicants must live in the U.S. BELAY is not accepting applicants from California, Colorado, Montana, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Hours depend on client needs and are not guaranteed. Pay is monthly, based on your contracted hours.

Go here to check for openings at Belay or read our Belay review.

3. Smith.ai

Smith.ai hires virtual receptionists to answer calls for a variety of businesses. Tasks include taking messages, screening clients, booking appointments, collecting payments, and transferring calls.

Starting pay for U.S.-based agents is $15 an hour, or $16 an hour for agents fluent in English and Spanish. Smith.ai also accepts applicants in Mexico, where starting pay is $11 an hour.

You need to type at least 40 words per minute, have a quiet workspace, and be comfortable handling calls and several tasks at once. You’ll also need high-speed internet, a computer with at least 8GB RAM, and a headset like this or similar with a microphone arm. U.S. applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to pass a background check.

The schedule is 25–40 hours a week and must include one Monday shift. Smith.ai operates around the clock, with set shifts in two- to five-hour blocks based on business needs and your availability.

Training is paid. U.S. agents working at least 30 hours a week can qualify for healthcare benefits.

Go here for more details and to apply, or read our Smith.ai review.

4. Time etc

Time etc accepts applications from virtual assistants to provide admin support to entrepreneurs, leaders, and small business owners. Rates start at $17 an hour and increase over time.

You’ll handle tasks like scheduling, email, research, social media, and travel booking from home.

You need admin skills, strong communication and organization, and a reliable computer and internet connection. The application asks whether you have at least five to eight years of paid work experience and can work during normal business hours. Applicants must be permanent residents of the U.S., U.K., or Ireland.

This is an independent contractor role. You can choose your hours, but this is a part-time earning opportunity and is not intended to provide a full-time income.

Go here for more details and to apply.

5. Back Office Betties

Back Office Betties has a remote virtual legal assistant opening paying $24 an hour. This is a 1099 contractor position supporting law firms in the U.S. and Canada.

You’ll handle tasks like managing schedules, drafting documents, coordinating meetings, doing legal research, and providing admin support.

The listing asks for one to three years of experience, knowledge of legal terms and procedures, strong organization and communication skills, and comfort using legal software and other online tools. Applicants must live in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, or Pennsylvania.

The company operates Monday through Friday, with no weekends. You can choose your clients and work part-time or full-time on a flexible schedule. The listing also includes a rewards program.

Go here to apply.

You can find many more virtual assistant jobs here (50 total) along with some additional resources that you might find useful.

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