What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?
A virtual assistant (VA) handles support tasks remotely — email and calendar management, scheduling, data entry, research, travel booking and more. They free up founders, executives and small teams to focus on higher-value work.
The role is remote by definition and one of the most accessible ways into remote work. Reliability, organisation and clear communication are what clients value most.
Key skills
- Calendar & email management
- Scheduling & coordination
- Data entry & research
- Communication tools
- Organisation
- Discretion & reliability
Remote Virtual Assistant salary
A remote Virtual Assistant typically earns $30k – $60k per year (USD base salary). The range runs roughly from junior to senior — where you land depends on experience, region, and whether the employer pays by location or uses global pay.
For how remote pay is actually set, and how to negotiate it, read our remote salary guide and offer-negotiation guide.
Open remote Virtual Assistant jobs
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