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VA vs Full-Time
Employee Cost
Compare the fully-loaded cost of a local employee against a dedicated remote virtual assistant.
Quick Answer
A local employee costs far more than salary once you add benefits, taxes, office, and equipment. A dedicated remote VA (from $5/hour) carries none of that overhead. Enter a local salary to see the all-in comparison.
Based on Zedtreeo's actual pricing. Dedicated remote staff from $5/hour.
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.
VA vs Full-Time Employee Cost FAQs
How this tool works.
Zedtreeo's offshore rates start at $5/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.
A dedicated VA works set hours for you alone, in your tools, under NDA — functionally like an employee, without the employer overhead. The free 5-day trial lets you confirm the fit first.
Request a quote and we'll shortlist pre-vetted candidates matched to your needs within 48 hours, with a free 5-day trial so you can confirm fit before committing.
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Zedtreeo places pre-vetted remote staff from $5/hour with a free 5-day trial — replacement at no cost, no contracts.