Virtual Assistant Cost in Chicago

Rate benchmarks for virtual assistant services in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Executive Assistant — Chicago

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $65.69/hr $1,314 $2,628
Mid (3–5 yrs) $91.91/hr $1,838 $3,676
Senior (5–10 yrs) $130.00/hr $2,600 $5,200
Lead (10+ yrs) $165.05/hr $3,301 $6,602

Office Clerk — Chicago

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $41.00/hr $820 $1,640
Mid (3–5 yrs) $54.75/hr $1,095 $2,190
Senior (5–10 yrs) $78.54/hr $1,571 $3,142
Lead (10+ yrs) $112.02/hr $2,240 $4,481

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