Virtual assistant cost calculator
Move the sliders to compare a local employee against a GrowthToro VA, including every fee. Most owners are surprised by the overhead line.
Estimates only. Actual VA wages depend on role and experience and are quoted during discovery. Year two savings are higher because the placement fee is one-time.
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The local-hire cost multiplies hourly wage by hours worked across 52 weeks, then adds a percentage for employer payroll taxes, benefits, equipment, and office overhead. Many small businesses land between 20% and 40% once everything is counted.
The VA side adds the VA’s hourly wage for the same hours, the one-time GrowthToro placement fee, and, on the Managed plan, the $300/mo management fee for one VA (each additional VA adds $75/mo). Offshore contractors don’t carry US employer payroll taxes or benefits, which is a large part of the gap.
What the numbers leave out
The calculator doesn’t count the value of your own time. If delegating 20 hours a week lets you sell, serve clients, or lead your team, the return is usually far larger than the payroll savings. Read how to calculate VA ROI for a fuller model.
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