How Much Should I Pay a Full-time Ousourced Employee

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Here's the background: I've been "task sourcing" small projects for awhile now and am finally ready to take the leap and hire a full-time virtual assistant. I'm looking for someone with solid writing skills and preferably from the Philippines.

The only problem is I'm not really sure what I should pay someone in the Philippines. I am interested in paying fair wage that they can live comfortably with, but obviously would like to keep my cost low.

Does anyone have suggestions for a fair starting wage? Thanks in advance for your help.
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  • Profile picture of the author gvannorman
    Not sure what the rate in the Philippines would be.

    Here is what I suggest. Visit a freelance site. Elance, getafreelancer, there are others that will be mentioned. Do a search for virtual assistant and see what the bids are going for.

    This might help you decide what to pay. Just a thought
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  • Profile picture of the author timpears
    Just go talk to Jake and hire a VA from him. I have seen nothing but positive feedback from those that have hired through him, including myself. He charges $75 per week for full time.

    http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...g-75-week.html
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  • Profile picture of the author ppcpimp
    we have several full time Phillis but they are all paid different wages and def alot cheaper (and more output) than local. I am not sure that I would farm out my writing to any of them though.
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  • Profile picture of the author AceHazel
    Try to look into onlinejobs.ph or bestjobs.ph. There's a lot of outsourcer from the Philippines that you could hire.

    Rate for full time depends on the employee...Best starting rate is $250 per month.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Burton
    In a situation such as this, I always visit Elance and post a job on there. That way you can get a range of quotes and a better idea of the going rates.

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  • Profile picture of the author markshields
    I have a friend here in the United Kingdom who has a Virtual Assistant based in the USA and he pays around $500 monthly for full time services
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    • Profile picture of the author Rufus Steele
      Originally Posted by markshields View Post

      I have a friend here in the United Kingdom who has a Virtual Assistant based in the USA and he pays around $500 monthly for full time services
      Mark,

      Any chance you could let us know where he sourced them from?
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