Upwork Virtual Assistant jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 28,313 Virtual Assistant jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $8/hrmedian offer on new Virtual Assistant jobs
- $10/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 25%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do Virtual Assistant clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $8/hr. They actually paid $10/hr on average before.
- $8/hroffered on new jobs
- $10/hrthese clients paid before
When do Virtual Assistant jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Virtual Assistant jobs post Mon–Wed, 6–9pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 27%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Virtual Assistant clients actually hire on Upwork?
Virtual Assistant clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 37%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Virtual Assistant jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
25% of Virtual Assistant jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 25%already had invites out
- 7%already interviewing
How many Virtual Assistant clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
31% of Virtual Assistant jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 31%from clients with no verified payment
- 69%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Virtual Assistant jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
78% of “Expert” Virtual Assistant jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 78%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $8/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Virtual Assistant freelancers the most on Upwork?
Kenya pays Virtual Assistant freelancers the most, at $30/hr.
- $30/hrKenya pays the most
- $25/hrNigeria is 2nd
Is Virtual Assistant growing or dying on Upwork?
Virtual Assistant jobs are flat vs the 3 months before.
- -2%change vs the previous 3 months
- $8/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Virtual Assistant jobs on Upwork
The newest Virtual Assistant jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- [PA] [Curitiba] Corretor Imobiliário IndependenteHourly · Brazil · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Cold Caller / Appointment Setter for U.S. Home-Service BusinessesHourly · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Virtual Assistant, Mobile Home Parks, Part-Time.$6–8/hr · United States · Spent $9.3k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Virtual Assistant for Research Project$5–10/hr · Netherlands · Spent $5.1k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Bilingual (Arabic/English) Virtual Assistant for Project Documentation & ArchivingHourly · United States · Spent $4.9k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Assistant needed in Delaware, USA$18–25/hr · United Arab Emirates · Spent $27k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Video creation and voice oversHourly · Uganda · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
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Set up free alerts →Virtual Assistant jobs on Upwork: questions people ask
- How much do Virtual Assistant jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Virtual Assistant jobs on Upwork offer $8/hr (median). The same clients paid $10/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $8/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Virtual Assistant jobs on Upwork?
- Most Virtual Assistant jobs post Mon–Wed, 6–9pm UTC. Apply fast: 25% of Virtual Assistant jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Virtual Assistant clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Virtual Assistant clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Virtual Assistant jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 31% of Virtual Assistant jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level Virtual Assistant jobs pay more?
- 78% of “Expert” Virtual Assistant jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Virtual Assistant freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Kenya pays Virtual Assistant freelancers the most, at $30/hr.
- Is Virtual Assistant growing or dying on Upwork?
- Virtual Assistant jobs are flat vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Virtual Assistant numbers come from?
- From 28,313 Virtual Assistant jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.