Place vetted, English-fluent virtual assistants who work your hours. Placibly handles sourcing, screening, contracts, and onboarding, so you get a productive hire in weeks, not months, at 40 to 60% less than US rates.
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Placibly places LATAM virtual assistants across every common admin, executive, and operations workflow US teams need. A few of the most requested:
Executive
Calendar, email triage, travel, and expense reports for founders and execs.
Client Ops
CRM hygiene, follow-up sequences, scheduling, and client check-ins.
Sales & Marketing
Lead research, list building, social posting, and content production support.
Finance & Admin
QuickBooks entry, AR follow-ups, expense categorization, and document filing.
Why Latin America
Latin America offers the rare combination of time zone overlap, fluent English, professional work culture, and meaningful cost savings, all without the async drag of offshore VAs in Asia.
LATAM is 0 to 3 hours from US Eastern. Your VA joins live calls and answers Slack in real time.
C1 and C2 English speakers, vetted through live assessment, not just resumes.
$700 to $1,500 per month vs $3,000 to $5,000 for a US-based VA. Same quality, lower cost.
Western business norms, fast Slack response, proactive ownership of work.
Cost Comparison
Monthly LATAM contractor rate vs fully-loaded annual cost in the US (salary plus taxes, benefits, and overhead).
| Level | LATAM Monthly | US Annual (fully loaded) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry VA | $700 to $900/mo | $48,000 to $60,000/yr | ~78% |
| Experienced VA | $900 to $1,300/mo | $60,000 to $78,000/yr | ~75% |
| Executive Assistant | $1,300 to $1,800/mo | $78,000 to $110,000/yr | ~74% |
The Process
A 20-min intake call to lock the role, must-haves, and start date.
Placibly searches our LATAM network and screens 2 to 3 finalists for you.
Meet your shortlist, ask anything, choose your hire.
Contractor agreement, onboarding support, and 60-day replacement guarantee.
FAQ
A virtual assistant in Latin America typically costs $700 to $1,500 per month depending on experience, compared to $3,000 to $5,000 per month for a US-based equivalent. Placibly handles sourcing, vetting, contracts, and a 60-day replacement guarantee.
Yes. Placibly only shortlists candidates with C1 or C2 English proficiency, validated through live assessment. They handle client calls, email, Slack, and async writing the same way a US-based assistant would.
Placibly typically delivers a shortlist of 2 to 3 vetted candidates within 7 to 10 days of your intake call. Most placements start within 2 to 3 weeks.
Placibly recruits across Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador. We match candidates by time zone, English level, and role fit rather than by country.
Related Resources
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Tell us what you need. Shortlisted candidates land in your inbox within 7 to 10 days.
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