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If you’re about to hire, the question isn’t really “how cheap can I go?” — it’s “what does a good Filipino VA expect to earn, so I attract the right people?” I live in the Philippines, so here’s the data plus what those numbers mean on the ground.
Quick answer: a full-time Filipino VA typically asks around $714 a month (about ₱40,000), with most falling between $571 and $900, according to a 2026 salary report based on 1,385 job applications. That works out to roughly $5–$7 an hour. Specialists earn more.
Filipino VA salary by role (2026)
| Role | Typical monthly ask (median, USD) |
|---|---|
| General VA / admin / customer service | ~$800 |
| Accounting & bookkeeping | ~$893 |
| Social media specialist | ~$600 |
| Video & graphic design | ~$536 |
Source: Armasourcing salary report (Oct 2025 – Jul 2026 applications), published by Outsource Accelerator. Treat these as planning figures — experience, English level and tool skills move the number. Specialist roles like real estate transaction coordinators often run higher.
By experience
Experience matters less than you’d expect: the median moves from about $714 (under a year) to about $800 (2–3 years) and roughly $804 (7+ years). What really drives pay is specialised skill — someone who can run your bookkeeping or ad accounts earns more than a generalist with more years.
What that money means in the Philippines
Around ₱40,000 a month is a solid professional income here — comfortably above many local office jobs, especially outside Metro Manila. That’s why good VAs stay for years with employers who pay fairly and on time, and why the best candidates quietly skip job posts that lowball them.
How to set a fair rate as an employer
- Put the range in your job post. Serious candidates filter by it.
- Pay at or slightly above the median for the role to get first pick of strong applicants.
- Budget for the 13th-month bonus — expected culturally, even for contractors. See how to pay your Filipino VA.
- Raise pay as responsibility grows — it’s far cheaper than re-hiring.
For the full employer budget (platform fee, transfer costs, bonuses) see How Much Does a Filipino VA Cost?
Where to hire at these rates
Hiring directly through OnlineJobs.ph means your VA keeps 100% of their salary — you pay a flat monthly fee only while recruiting. Agencies typically charge you far more than the VA actually receives.
FAQ
How much is a Filipino VA per hour?
Most full-time VAs work out to roughly $5–$7 an hour; specialists can be $8–$12+.
Is $3 an hour fair for a Filipino VA?
It’s well below the 2026 median and will mostly attract beginners or people juggling several clients. If you want reliability, pay closer to the market.
Do Filipino VAs prefer monthly or hourly pay?
Most full-time VAs prefer a fixed monthly salary, paid on a predictable schedule.
Written from Mati City, Philippines.
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