▼34%
R147.88
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 49.95
MEDIAN
ZAR 147.88
90%
ZAR 286.70
The average hourly pay for a Virtual Assistant is R147.88 in 2023
Hourly Rate
R50 - R287
Bonus
R127 - R115k
Commission
R0 - R20k
Total Pay
R59k - R565k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Virtual Assistants?
What Do Virtual Assistants Do?
Virtual Assistant Tasks
- Make appointments, arrange for advertisement, and provide basic customer service activities online.
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Common Health Benefits for a Virtual Assistant
Medical
4%
None
96%
Gender Breakdown for Virtual Assistants
Female
94.3%
Male
5.7%
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FAQs About Virtual Assistants
What is the highest pay for Virtual Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Virtual Assistant is ZAR 286.70 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Virtual Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Virtual Assistant is ZAR 49.95 / hour
How can Virtual Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Virtual Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Virtual Assistant that oversees more junior Virtual Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.