Free Tool
Social Media VA
Cost Calculator
Estimate what managing your social presence costs with a remote VA versus an agency or in-house hire.
Quick Answer
A social media VA (around $6/hour) can run your content calendar, scheduling, and engagement for a fraction of an agency retainer or an in-house hire. Set your platforms and posting volume to estimate the monthly cost and savings.
Based on Zedtreeo's actual pricing. Dedicated remote staff from $1,056/month.
These figures are estimates for planning only. Your actual rate depends on role, scope, seniority, and engagement; market comparisons use representative benchmarks, not live quotes. Spotted a number that looks off, or have an idea to make this tool better? — we read every note and use it to improve these tools.
Methodology
How the Social Media VA Cost Calculator works
How the number is produced
- Estimated weekly hours = 0.5 hour per post + 2 hours per platform per week (scheduling, engagement, reporting).
- Monthly cost = weekly hours × 4.33 × $6/hour.
- Savings = the agency retainer you enter − monthly VA cost, annualised ×12.
Assumptions built in
- The hours model is a planning heuristic — video-heavy or paid-social work takes longer.
- Compares against a retainer only; strategy and creative direction are not costed.
Benchmarks & sources
- Zedtreeo Rate Index (2026)Used for: the offshore hourly rate per role used on the Zedtreeo side of every comparison — the same figures quoted on our service pages.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161) (2024)Used for: US baseline for in-house social/marketing roles.
Methodology and constants last reviewed against the Zedtreeo pricing engine and Rate Index. Estimates are for planning; your quote depends on role, scope and engagement.
Social Media VA Cost Calculator FAQs
Common questions about this tool and the roles behind it.
Zedtreeo's offshore rates start at $6/hour and are the same figures used across all our calculators. Local market comparisons use representative benchmarks for the US, EU, AU, and CA — not live quotes. Your actual rate depends on role, scope, and engagement.
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