Managed Virtual Assistant India

Virtual Assistant Cost in India: Pricing & Hourly Rates

If you're researching virtual assistant cost in India, focus on more than the hourly number—buyers care about continuity, reliability and control over access and approvals. MVAIndia provides a Managed Virtual Assistant model for global clients: you assign tasks and priorities, while we manage VA continuity and replacement support.

Engagement commonly starts from $5/hour depending on scope. This page explains pricing models (hourly vs dedicated), what impacts your final rate, and how managed VAs compare with freelancers, marketplaces and in-house hiring.

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Starting from $5/hour

Dedicated or Shared

Global Clients

Virtual assistant pricing and managed VA model

Pricing Models

Choose a Pricing Model That Fits Your Workload

Buyers typically choose between flexible shared support and dedicated capacity. Specialist roles depend on tool complexity and coverage expectations.

Best for: Variable workload

Shared / Hourly VA Support

Flexible support when your workload changes week to week. Ideal for admin tasks, research, data work and coordination.

Starts from $5/hour depending on scope
Shared queue or task-based workload
Weekly summary and task log (as required)

Best for: Recurring tasks

Dedicated Part‑Time VA

Stable capacity for predictable weekly operations—email/calendar, CRM hygiene, customer coordination and reporting cadence.

Consistent hours per week
Aligned to your timezone overlap
SOP-based execution and reporting cadence

Best for: Daily operations

Dedicated Full‑Time VA

Best when you need day-to-day execution and operational coverage without local hiring overhead.

High throughput for daily ops
Primary assistant + continuity support
Scales into multi‑role coverage over time

Best for: Scale & specialisation

Specialist VA or Multi‑VA Coverage

Combine roles (e.g., customer support + CRM + ops) or hire tool specialists (GHL, Zoho, QuickBooks, Excel) for higher-complexity workflows.

Role-based VA matching
Coverage planning across functions
Onboarding + continuity support

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Indicative Pricing by VA Category

$5/hour is a starting point. Final pricing depends on scope, tools, governance and hours/week. These categories help you estimate the right level of support.

General / Admin

General, Administrative & Personal VA

Email/calendar, documentation, data entry, research, coordination and recurring admin operations.

Often starts at $5/hour depending on scope
Best fit: founders, executives, agencies

Business Support

Customer Support, CRM & Operations VA

Ticket triage, customer coordination, CRM hygiene, order/admin workflows, reporting cadence.

Scope depends on channels/tools
Ideal for growing teams and agencies

Tool Specialists

Zoho, GoHighLevel, QuickBooks, Excel, ChatGPT

Tool-specific execution, dashboards, workflows, hygiene and support—within your governance and SOPs.

Rates vary by tool complexity
Recommended: pilot to validate workflows

Industry Roles

Healthcare, Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, HR, Travel

Industry-aware task execution with checklists, templates and compliance awareness.

Scope defined by your process and jurisdiction
Best when SOPs/templates are available

Quote Drivers

What Impacts Your Final VA Cost

Pricing is shaped by operational reality: complexity, coverage, governance and reporting requirements.

Scope

Task Complexity

Simple admin vs tool specialist vs compliance-heavy workflows. More complexity typically means higher skill requirements.

Hours

Weekly Coverage Needed

Part-time, full-time, or shift coverage. Higher hours can improve continuity and reduce context switching.

Timezone

Overlap & Response Targets

If you need real-time overlap for support or meetings, we plan coverage windows accordingly.

Tools

Systems & Access Policies

Seller Central/CRMs/task boards/internal tools. You control permissions; we align execution to your governance.

Security

NDA & Governance Requirements

NDA, access controls, password managers, audit trails and reporting requirements can affect setup.

Reporting

Output Visibility

Task logs, weekly summaries, dashboards and SOP adherence improve predictability and accountability.

Comparison

Managed VA vs Other Hiring Options

A practical comparison for buyers evaluating cost, risk, continuity and scalability. We compare models (not competitor names).

Criteria	MVAIndia Managed VA	Freelancer	Marketplace VA	Traditional VA Agency	In‑house Hire
Continuity / Replacement	Included (managed continuity)	Depends on one person	Variable	Often included	Internal coverage needed
Supervision & Delivery Layer	Managed support layer	Self-managed	Variable	Usually provided	Internal manager needed
Process (SOPs, trackers)	SOP-driven cadence	Depends on individual	Mixed	Often structured	Depends on your ops maturity
Security / NDA / Access Controls	Client-governed controls	Varies by person	Variable	Usually available	Internal policies apply
Scalability	Add hours / roles fast	Limited	Possible but inconsistent	Good	Slow hiring cycles
Cost Predictability	Hourly / monthly cadence	Variable	Variable	Often higher retainers	Salary + overhead

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Process

How Hiring Works With MVAIndia

A simple onboarding designed for speed, control and stable execution.

Step 1

Share Requirements

Role, tasks, tools, timezone, expected hours/week, and any compliance or NDA needs.

Step 2

VA Matching & Setup

We match a VA profile, align on access rules, SOPs/templates and define reporting cadence.

Step 3

Start with a Pilot

Validate communication and execution. Then scale hours, add roles, or move to dedicated coverage.

Step 4

Scale with Continuity

As volume grows, add capacity or multi-VA coverage while we handle continuity and replacement support.

FAQs

Pricing FAQs

Clear answers to common pricing and engagement questions.

What is the starting cost to hire a virtual assistant from India?

Engagement typically starts from $5/hour depending on scope, skill requirements, tools and expected weekly hours.

Do you offer fixed monthly packages?

We can structure engagement as shared/hourly or dedicated capacity. Monthly pricing depends on weekly hours and the VA profile.

What’s the difference between shared and dedicated VA?

Shared is flexible task-based support. Dedicated reserves specific hours for your business and improves continuity for recurring workflows.

Do you provide a free trial?

Many clients start with a short pilot (2–4 weeks) to validate communication, tools, reporting and scope before scaling.

What does “Managed Virtual Assistant” mean?

You manage tasks and priorities. MVAIndia manages the VA resource, continuity and replacement support so delivery remains stable.

Do you provide project management?

Clients remain responsible for task prioritization and project management. We manage the VA’s availability, continuity and delivery standards.

What’s included in the managed model?

VA matching, onboarding alignment, continuity support, and delivery visibility through trackers and reporting cadence (as agreed).

Which roles can I hire under MVAIndia?

General/admin, customer support, CRM, operations, e-commerce support, tool specialists and industry-specific VAs.

Can I hire a specialist VA at $5/hour?

Pricing depends on scope and skill complexity. $5/hour is a starting point; specialists may require higher rates depending on requirements.

How do you calculate the final quote?

We estimate complexity, required hours/week, timezone overlap, tools, governance requirements and reporting cadence.

Do you support US/UK/EU/AU time zones?

Yes. We plan overlap windows and coverage based on your preferred hours and response expectations.

How fast can we start?

After scope confirmation and access setup, onboarding can start quickly depending on VA availability and complexity.

Can I scale to multiple VAs?

Yes. Many clients add capacity by combining roles (support + CRM + ops) as volume grows.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes. We can work under NDA and follow client-defined access controls and governance.

How do you handle access to my tools?

You control permissions, credentials and approvals. We operate within your access policy.

Will my VA follow SOPs?

Yes. We encourage SOP-based workflows and maintain checklists/trackers to keep execution consistent.

What is the minimum engagement?

It depends on the role and scope. Many clients start with a pilot to validate fit and workflow alignment.

Can you handle confidential customer data?

We follow client governance, access controls and NDAs. You decide what data is shared and how it’s handled.

How do we measure ROI?

Most clients measure hours saved, faster turnaround, improved response time and fewer operational bottlenecks.

Can I switch engagement models later?

Yes. Many clients start shared/hourly and move to dedicated once workflows are stable and recurring.