How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Cost in Canada?
The honest answer is: it depends. But in this article we break down exactly what you can expect to pay — and what you actually get — at every price point in the Canadian market.
Freelance VA: $10–$25/hour
Hiring a freelance VA directly through platforms like Upwork or Fiverr typically costs between $10 and $25/hour depending on skill level and location. This seems affordable until you factor in the management overhead — sourcing, onboarding, training, and replacing VAs when they leave.
Managed VA Agency: $420–$3,360/month
A managed VA service like Virease operates on monthly retainers. You pay a fixed monthly fee and get a dedicated VA plus full management, quality control, and supervision included.
- Trial Package: $420/month — 20 hours (test the waters)
- Starter Plan: $840/month — 40 hours (~10 hrs/week)
- Growth Plan: $1,680/month — 80 hours (~20 hrs/week)
- Scale Plan: $3,360/month — 160 hours (full-time)
All Virease plans include a one-time $350 CAD setup fee covering VA sourcing, matching, onboarding, and workflow setup.
In-house part-time assistant: $3,500–$5,000/month
Hiring a part-time in-house admin assistant in Canada costs $3,500–$5,000/month when you factor in wages, CPP, EI, benefits, and overhead. For most small businesses and solopreneurs, this is simply not viable — especially when a managed VA delivers comparable results at a fraction of the cost.
**💰 Virease Tip: ** Start with the Trial Package at $420/month for 20 hours. It’s the lowest-risk way to experience managed VA support before committing to a full retainer. Most clients upgrade within 60 days.
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