Hire a Virtual Assistant from Latin America
Bilingual Virtual Assistants in your timezone for 48-63% less. Organized, proactive, and ready to support your business.
How much does a Virtual Assistant cost in Latin America?
A Virtual Assistant in Latin America costs $1,200-$2,500 per month for a full-time hire working US hours. The same role in the United States pays a base salary of $3,236-$4,833 per month, so you pay 48-63% less before counting US benefits and payroll taxes.
US: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive, SOC 43-6014). LATAM: Nexus rate for remote work with a US company, estimate. Updated September 2026. Methodology
| Level | US base salary | US total cost | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 yrs) | $3,236/mo | $4,174/mo | $1,200/mo | 63% |
| Experienced (2-4 yrs) | $3,962/mo | $5,111/mo | $1,800/mo | 55% |
| Senior / Specialized | $4,833/mo | $6,235/mo | $2,500/mo | 48% |
US total cost adds benefits and employer taxes (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026). Savings compare the LATAM rate with US base salary only. Calculate your own savings Virtual assistant cost guide: hourly rates by type and experience
Key Skills
Our Vetting Process
Every candidate goes through these steps before you meet them.
Skills Assessment
Hands-on tests covering email management, scheduling, data entry accuracy, and tool proficiency.
English Proficiency
Written and verbal English evaluation ensuring professional communication with US-based executives and clients.
Cultural Fit
Behavioral assessment of proactiveness, discretion, time management, and remote work discipline.
Reference Checks
Verification of previous experience supporting US-based professionals and handling confidential information.
How to hire a Virtual Assistant in Latin America
Hiring a Virtual Assistant in Latin America through Nexus takes about 21 days in three steps: tell us what you need, review pre-vetted candidates and start working together. You only pay if you hire.
Tell Us What You Need
1 dayShare the tasks you need help with — admin, scheduling, research, customer support. We match accordingly.
Review Pre-Vetted Candidates
5-10 daysWe present 3-5 bilingual VAs who match your requirements. Interview your favorites.
Start Working Together
Day 21Onboard your new Virtual Assistant. We assist with tool setup and workflow integration.
Pricing Plans
Starting from $1200/month
Placement
We find and vet the perfect VA for your needs. You manage them directly.
- Sourcing & vetting
- Skills assessments
- English proficiency tests
- Candidate shortlist (3-5)
Staffing
Full-service: hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance handled by Nexus.
- Everything in Placement
- Onboarding support
- Payroll management
- Compliance & contracts
Teams
Scale your admin support with a dedicated team of Virtual Assistants.
- Everything in Staffing
- Team coordination
- Task management
- Scalable on demand
How to choose a partner to hire a Virtual Assistant in Latin America
Whoever you work with, check four things before you sign:
- How candidates are tested for this role. Ask for the actual steps. Ours are Skills Assessment, English Proficiency, Cultural Fit and Reference Checks, completed before you meet anyone.
- Time-zone overlap. LATAM talent works 0-3 hours from US Eastern, so your Virtual Assistant is online during your working day, not overnight.
- Who handles payroll and compliance. With a placement you employ the contractor directly; with staffing, the partner runs contracts, payroll and compliance for you.
- What happens if a hire doesn't work out. We replace any placement within 90 days, and there is no fee if we don't find a match.
Moving work from a vendor in India or the Philippines? The lowest-risk path is to run your new LATAM Virtual Assistant alongside the current vendor for a few weeks and hand over one area at a time. We match candidates to the tools you already use, so the stack stays the same; what changes is that the work happens during your hours.
For a full checklist, read our guide to choosing a LATAM hiring partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Virtual Assistant cost in Latin America?
A full-time Virtual Assistant in Latin America costs $1,200-$2,500 per month working US hours, versus a US base salary of $3,236-$4,833 per month for the same role (BLS, May 2025): 48-63% less, before US benefits and payroll taxes.
Are your Virtual Assistants bilingual?
Yes. Every VA candidate passes a written and verbal English proficiency test. Many are fully bilingual (English/Spanish), which is an asset for companies serving diverse markets.
What tasks can a LATAM Virtual Assistant handle?
Our VAs handle calendar management, email, travel booking, CRM updates, data entry, research, social media scheduling, customer communication, and more. We match specific skill sets to your needs.
What timezone do your Virtual Assistants work in?
All our VAs work in US-aligned time zones. Most are in Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil — within 0-3 hours of US Eastern Time. Full overlap with your business hours.
How quickly can I hire a Virtual Assistant through Nexus?
Average 21 days. VAs have one of our deepest talent pools, so we can present vetted candidates within 5-10 business days of receiving your requirements.
What if the Virtual Assistant doesn't work out?
We offer a 90-day replacement guarantee at no extra cost. If the VA isn't the right fit, we'll find a replacement immediately. No candidate found = nothing paid.
Ready to hire a Virtual Assistant?
Tell us what you need and we'll present top candidates within 7–14 days.
- Starting from $1200/month
- About 21 days to hire
- 90-day replacement guarantee
Hiring more than one?
Teams rarely need a single seat. If this role is part of a squad — a couple of engineers plus the DevOps or QA support around them — the engineering team page prices four common compositions seat by seat, and sets out the four-week ramp from scoping call to first sprint.