Understanding the progression helps you aim higher from day one:
Level 1: General VA ($15-25/hour) - Basic admin tasks - Email management - Data entry - Calendar scheduling
Level 2: Skilled VA ($25-45/hour) - Social media management - Customer service - Basic bookkeeping - Project coordination
Level 3: Specialist VA ($45-75/hour) - Executive assistant services - Operations management - Tech stack management - Team coordination
Level 4: Strategic Partner ($75-150/hour) - Business operations consulting - Systems implementation - Launch management - Strategic planning support