Remote Executive Assistant: How Founders and CEOs Reclaim 25 Hours a Week

If you're a founder, CEO, or senior executive spending three hours a day on email, calendar tetris, and travel logistics, you don't have a discipline problem. You have a delegation problem. A remote executive assistant solves it without the cost of a US-based EA.

What a Remote Executive Assistant Handles

• Inbox triage and drafted responses for your review

• Calendar management with priority-based scheduling

• Travel research, booking, and itinerary management

• Board meeting prep, agenda drafting, and follow-up tracking

• Expense report submission and corporate card reconciliation

• Personal and professional gatekeeping

• Vendor management and contract follow-through

• Personal admin: doctor appointments, gift purchases, family scheduling

Remote EA vs. In-House EA: The Real Trade-Offs

An in-house EA in a major US city runs $90,000-$130,000 fully loaded. They're physically in your office. They can hand you printed papers. They can't work after they go home.

A senior remote EA from the Philippines runs $14-$20 per hour, or roughly $25,000-$35,000 a year for full-time coverage. They can't hand you papers, but for 80% of executive assistant work, that's not relevant. The math usually works out in their favor.

What a Remote EA Costs

• Filipino remote EA: $12-$18 per hour

• Senior Filipino remote EA: $15-$22 per hour

• LATAM remote EA: $18-$30 per hour

• US-based remote EA: $35-$70 per hour

What to Look for in a Remote EA

• 5+ years prior executive assistant or chief-of-staff experience

• Strong written English and confident phone presence

• Discretion with personal and confidential business information

• Calendar gymnastics across multiple time zones

• Comfort with high-context decision-making (no over-asking, no under-asking)

• Signed NDA before any access to sensitive information

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my remote EA work US business hours?

Yes. Remote EAs typically match your time zone exactly. If you're EST, your Filipino EA works a night shift in Manila that lines up with your day.

Can they handle personal tasks alongside business?

Yes. Most remote EAs at 5CVAS handle the same blend of personal and professional admin that an in-house EA would. You define what's in scope.

What if my EA needs to call US contacts?

They use a US phone number you provide via OpenPhone, RingCentral, or Google Voice. Most callers can't tell the difference.

Get a Remote EA Matched to Your Schedule

5CVAS places senior remote executive assistants from the Philippines starting at $12 per hour. No contracts, no minimums, and a paid trial week before you commit. Tell us what's eating your week and we'll match you with someone who's already supported a US executive at your level.

Book a free 20-minute discovery call at https://www.5cvas.com/contact.