What does it all really cost?

Do the Sums

With a Virtual Assistant you pay only for the hours worked and you receive 100% productivity 100% of the time.

40 Hour Week @ $20.00 per hour (46 working weeks)	$36,800.00
4 weeks Annual Leave	$3,200.00
10 Days Sick Leave	$1,600.00
Temp During Annual Leave @ $35.00 per hour	$5,600.00
Workers Compensation	$550.00
Office Space for PA (100 square feet @ $25.00/sf)	$2,500.00
Annual Bonus (2 weeks salary)	$1,600.00
Superannuation (9% of earnings)	$3,300.00
Other Intangible Costs (furniture, training, family leave etc.)	$1,200.00 (minimum)

Total Yearly Salary for Permanent Staff Member	$56,350.00

Total Effective Hourly Rate	$27.00 per hour

50% Productivity Level (average) for Permanent Staff	$54.00 per hour

100% Productivity for a Virtual PA	$40.00 per hour

Please note that some of these figures may be outdated but the savings remain the same.