Key Takeaways Entry-level Filipino VAs cost $5β$7/hour ($800β$1,120/month full-time). Mid-level: $10β$12/hour. Specialists: $12β$15+/hour. Hourly pricing works best for ongoing, variable tasks. Project-based pricing works better for defined deliverables with clear scope. Budget for hidden costs: internet stipends ($20β$50/mo), equipment ($30β$100/mo), training time (2β4 weeks), and payment processing fees (2β5%). Small businesses typically spend $900β$1,300/month all-in…