Hire a Virtual Assistant in the United States
Pre-vetted assistants who take the admin, support, and marketing off your team's plate, at a fraction of a US hire and without the payroll overhead.
What you save versus a local hire in the US
- Local full-time hire: $48,000 per year, before on-costs
- Local hourly rate: $30–50 per hour, loaded
- Catalyst assistant: from $1,600 per month, fully managed
Exact Catalyst pricing is on the pricing page.
Why the US businesses hire through Catalyst
Less than a US hire
A full-time US admin hire costs around $48,000 a year before payroll tax and benefits. A Catalyst assistant covers the same work from about $1,600 a month.
No payroll overhead
Payroll tax, benefits, and W-2 filings are ours to handle. You pay one monthly rate and skip the employer paperwork.
Your time zone
Assistants work EST through PST hours, so requests get handled during your business day.
We match your assistant to your time zone, anywhere from EST to PST, so they are online during your working day.
No payroll tax, health benefits, 401(k), or W-2 paperwork. Catalyst employs the assistant, so the overhead of a US hire is not yours.
Roles you can fill from the US
Frequently asked questions
How much does a virtual assistant cost in the US?
A local part-time hire runs roughly $30 to $50 an hour after payroll tax and benefits. A Catalyst assistant starts from around $1,600 a month on a full-time plan, with no employer overhead on your side.
Do I have to run payroll or provide benefits?
No. Catalyst is the employer of record, so payroll tax, benefits, and W-2 filings are our responsibility.
Can the assistant work in my time zone?
Yes. We match the assistant to your zone, anywhere from EST to PST.
How soon can I get started?
Most US clients are matched with an assistant and onboarded within two weeks.
What can a US business delegate?
Email and calendar management, bookkeeping, customer support, social media, appointment setting, data entry, and more.