Talent / Virtual assistant cost
How much does a virtual assistant cost in 2026?
Hourly and monthly prices for UK freelancers, offshore agencies and Renewminder Talent, side by side, with sources.
A virtual assistant costs about £25 to £35 an hour as a UK freelancer and about £5 to £8 an hour through an offshore agency, according to published 2026 guides. A dedicated, managed Renewminder Talent assistant who uses AI tools costs £690 a month part-time (about 85 hours) or £1,250 full-time (about 170 hours).
Prices compared
Monthly figures for part-time (about 85 hours) and full-time (about 170 hours). Checked October 2026; prices change, so check each provider.
| Option | Hourly | Part-time a month | Full-time a month | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK freelance virtual assistant | £25 to £35 an hour | £2,125 to £2,975 | £4,250 to £5,950 | Teambuild Consultancy, 2026 |
| Offshore agency, Philippines | About £5 to £6 an hour | About £500 (4 hours a day) | About £900 | Teambuild Consultancy, 2026 |
| Offshore agency, India | From about £5.50 an hour | Not published | £950 to £1,600 | Aspire Offshore, 2026 |
| Renewminder Talent | About £7.20 to £8 an hour | £690 | £1,250 | Our published prices |
What changes the price
Dedicated or shared. A freelancer often splits their day between clients. A dedicated assistant works only for you during your hours.
Managed or not. With an agency, someone checks quality, covers holidays and replaces the assistant if they leave. With a freelancer, that's you.
Languages and time zone. English plus French or Arabic, and cover in your time zone or round the clock, cost more than a single language in one shift.
What's included. AI tool licences, equipment, a contract and a data processing agreement are sometimes extra. Ask before you compare prices.
Questions
How much does a virtual assistant cost per hour?
Published 2026 figures put UK freelance VAs at £25 to £35 an hour and offshore agency VAs in the Philippines and India at about £5 to £8 an hour. Renewminder Talent works out at about £7.20 to £8 an hour, including AI tools and a manager.
How much does a full-time virtual assistant cost per month?
From about £900 a month through an offshore agency in the Philippines, £950 to £1,600 in India, £1,250 with Renewminder Talent, and £4,000 or more for a UK freelancer working full time.
Why do prices vary so much?
Location, experience, languages, whether the assistant is managed, and what's included: AI tools, holiday cover, quality checks and contracts all add cost, but they also reduce risk.
What should be included in the price?
Ask whether the assistant is dedicated to you, who covers holidays, who checks quality, what tools are included, what notice you need to give, and who signs your data processing agreement.