Hire an Administrative Assistant from the Philippines.
Day-to-day administrative help for busy teams. Sourced, employed and supported by Outsourcea, working your hours as part of your team.
The work your Administrative Assistant takes off your plate.
- 01Maintain schedules, shared calendars and internal appointments.
- 02Prepare and organize documents, forms and routine correspondence.
- 03Update spreadsheets, databases and internal records.
- 04Coordinate recurring team tasks and administrative requests.
- 05Maintain digital files and standardized folder structures.
- 06Provide day-to-day support to operations and client-facing teams.
What an Administrative Assistant really costs.
Pick your team size and see the difference between hiring in-house in the US and hiring through Outsourcea.
Median pay plus benefits and payroll taxes
One all-in rate covering pay, benefits, taxes and HR
- Item
- US in-house hire
- With Outsourcea
- Base pay
- $47,540 a year, US medianSecretaries and administrative assistants (except legal, medical and executive)
- Included in your monthly rate
- Benefits and payroll taxes
- Paid on top of salary, about 30% of total pay costs
- Included in your monthly rate. We process them as the employer.
- Recruiting and screening
- Your team posts, screens and interviews
- We source and screen, with a shortlist in about 5 to 10 business days
- Employment, payroll and HR
- Your team runs it
- Included. Outsourcea runs it for you.
US figures use the national median annual wage for secretaries and administrative assistants (except legal, medical and executive) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Total cost assumes wages are 70% of total compensation, per the BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation release (June 2026). Your actual costs will vary by location, seniority and benefits. Outsourcea figures are starting rates; we confirm your rate after a scoping call.
From first call to first day.
Scope the role
We talk through the work, your tools, hours and the kind of person who fits your team.
Meet your shortlist
We source and screen candidates, then you interview the ones worth your time.
Offer and onboarding
We handle the offer, paperwork and setup so your new hire starts ready to work.
Ready to add an Administrative Assistant to your team?
Tell us what the role needs and we will walk you through candidates, timing and your exact rate.
Questions about hiring an Administrative Assistant.
Still unsure? Talk to our team and we will walk you through it.
How much does it cost to hire an Administrative Assistant from the Philippines?
Rates start at $1,400 a month, depending on scope and experience. It is one all-in monthly rate that covers pay, benefits, payroll taxes and HR. We confirm your exact rate after a short scoping call.
How long does it take to hire an Administrative Assistant?
Most hires follow three steps: a scoping call to define the role (1 to 2 days), sourcing and screening until you have a shortlist (about 5 to 10 business days), then the offer, paperwork and setup (a few days).
What does an Administrative Assistant handle day to day?
Typical work includes: maintain schedules, shared calendars and internal appointments; prepare and organize documents, forms and routine correspondence; update spreadsheets, databases and internal records. We shape the role around your tools and processes during the scoping call.
Who employs them, and who handles payroll and HR?
Outsourcea is the employer. We run payroll, benefits, statutory contributions and HR, while you direct the day-to-day work like any member of your team.
What hours will they work?
You agree the schedule with us during the scoping call. Most clients set hours that overlap with their own business day so the role works alongside the rest of the team.
Can I hire more than one?
Yes. Many clients start with one hire and add more as the work grows. Use the cost comparison above to see the numbers for a bigger team, then tell us what you need.