Hiring guide · $800–1,400/mo
Hire an executive assistant in the Philippines
Hire an executive assistant in the Philippines for $800–1,400 a month — placed by us for a flat $1,995, not the 25–35% of first-year salary the agencies charge.
Salary and fee figures checked July 2026, sourced on our fee comparison.
| Cost | Typical | With Rolemote |
|---|---|---|
| The salary (paid by you, directly) | $800–1,400/mo | $800–1,400/mo — we take no markup |
| Placement fee | 25–35% of first-year salary | $1,995 flat |
| Ongoing | None (direct-hire) or a monthly markup (managed) | None — optional $99/mo coverage plan |
What the role actually costs
A skilled Filipino executive assistant earns $800–1,400 a month full-time, against $4,000–6,500 for a comparable US hire. That's the whole reason this market exists. Placement is the other cost: agencies take 25–35% of first-year salary, which is $3,600–$5,040 on a $1,200/month hire. Ours is a flat $1,995 whatever the salary, and it doesn't grow when the role does.
What a good one actually does
Calendar and inbox triage, travel, research briefs, meeting notes, and — the part that separates good from average — chasing the follow-ups nobody else remembers. The judgment matters more than the task list, which is why our screening puts every finalist through a scenario question and a graded work sample instead of reading a résumé.
Why this role holds its value
Executive assistance is the least automatable role on our list. It runs on trust, context, relationships, and the physical world — the things AI is furthest from. If you're hiring one overseas role that still matters in five years, this is it.
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Describe the role once — no call, no payment to start. We confirm your slot within 24 hours and deliver a shortlist of three in two to three weeks.
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Common questions
Hire an executive assistant in the Philippines — what does it cost?
Hire an executive assistant in the Philippines for $800–1,400 a month — placed by us for a flat $1,995, not the 25–35% of first-year salary the agencies charge. Agencies charging 25–35% of first-year salary work out to roughly $2,400–$6,300 per hire depending on the salary; a flat fee doesn't move with it. You pay the person their salary directly — we never take a markup on their pay.
How long does it take?
Typically two to three weeks from a confirmed brief to a shortlist of three finalists. You interview whoever you like and hire directly. If no finalist clears your bar, we rerun the search once at no charge.
Do I have to book a call?
No — and this is the one thing we do differently from every other agency in the category. You describe the role in a form, we confirm your slot by email within 24 hours, and the whole search runs asynchronously. There is no sales call at any point.
Who employs the person?
You do, directly, at their local salary. We're a matchmaking service, not an employer or payroll provider — we never pay your hire, set their hours, or take a cut of their salary.