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Web, Tech & IT Support Virtual Assistant Services
A tech virtual assistant is a remote technical professional who builds and maintains websites, tests software, supports users and systems, and in developer roles writes production code for your team. VA MASTERS recruits dedicated Filipino web, tech, and IT support virtual assistants for 30 specific roles, each tested on the real tasks of that role.
This page lists every web, tech, and IT support VA role we recruit for, with hourly rates, monthly costs, and our own 2026 hiring data. These are dedicated virtual assistant roles. If you need a senior engineering team instead, see our Tech Division. Not sure which role fits? Book a free discovery call.
Last updated: September 2026. Rates and data on this page are reviewed every quarter.
Key Facts (September 2026)
- Rates: $7 to $25 per hour, depending on the role (30 roles listed below).
- Monthly cost: about $560 to $2,000 part-time (80 hours) or $1,120 to $4,000 full-time (160 hours).
- Savings: 67% to 80% below the U.S. median wage for web developers and digital designers ($47.85/hr, BLS May 2025), before benefits.
- Demand: tech and development work appears in 15.8% of VA roles opened in February to August 2026 and makes up 6.3% of all VA work (VA MASTERS data).
- AI: 58.8% of tech VA roles required AI skills, the second highest of any category and more than double the 26.4% average (VA MASTERS data).
- Selectivity: 1 hire for every 708 applications across VA MASTERS roles (102,677 applications, 145 hires, April 2025 to April 2026).
- Start: no setup fee and no recruitment fee. First candidates usually within 2 business days.
What Does a Tech Virtual Assistant Do?
A tech VA takes recurring technical work off your developers and founders. Most roles fall into four areas.
- Websites: updates, plugins, landing pages, speed, and backups in WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, or Framer.
- Development: features, bug fixes, integrations, and deployments in developer VA roles.
- Quality: test cases, regression testing, bug reports, and automated test suites.
- IT and systems: help desk tickets, user accounts, ServiceNow, Slack, and security checks.
- Documentation: help center articles, internal wikis, and API docs.
Related roles live on other hubs: AI and automation VAs for Zapier, Make, and n8n, GoHighLevel VAs, and creative and design VAs.
All Tech & IT Virtual Assistant Roles and Rates
Every role below has its own page with tasks, tools, and details. Rates are hourly and follow our published pricing by role category.
Websites, CMS & No-Code Builders
Specialists who build, update, and maintain your website and internal tools on the platform you already use.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress VA | Site updates, plugins, backups, speed, security, and page building | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Advanced WordPress Developer VA | Custom themes, plugins, PHP, and complex WordPress builds | $12 - $25/hr |
| Webflow CMS VA | Webflow CMS collections, content updates, and page maintenance | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Webflow Designer & Developer VA | Webflow builds, interactions, and responsive layouts | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Framer VA | Framer site builds, components, CMS, and landing pages | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Wix VA | Wix site builds, updates, apps, and SEO settings | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Squarespace VA | Squarespace pages, commerce settings, and site maintenance | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Shopify Liquid Developer VA | Shopify theme code, Liquid sections, and store customization | $12 - $25/hr |
| No-Code & Low-Code VA | Apps and workflows built in Bubble, Webflow, Glide, and similar tools | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Retool VA | Internal dashboards and admin tools connected to your data | $8.50 - $16/hr |
Developer & Engineering VAs
Hands-on technical VAs who write and maintain code, integrations, and infrastructure alongside your team.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Stack Developer VA | Frontend and backend features, APIs, and web app maintenance | $12 - $25/hr |
| Python Developer VA | Python scripts, backend services, automation, and data processing | $12 - $25/hr |
| React Frontend Developer VA | React components, UI implementation, and frontend fixes | $12 - $25/hr |
| Mobile App Developer VA | iOS and Android app features, fixes, and releases | $12 - $25/hr |
| API Integration VA | Connecting apps through REST APIs, webhooks, and custom integrations | $12 - $25/hr |
| DevOps & CI/CD VA | Deployment pipelines, cloud environments, monitoring, and backups | $12 - $25/hr |
| Blockchain & Smart Contract VA | Smart contract development, testing, and Web3 integrations | $12 - $25/hr |
| Database & SQL VA | SQL queries, database maintenance, and data exports | $9.50 - $17/hr |
QA Testing & Product Design
Quality and design roles that help product teams ship fewer bugs and clearer interfaces.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| QA Testing VA | Manual testing, test cases, regression runs, and bug reports | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| QA Automation VA | Automated test suites with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| UX/UI Designer VA | Wireframes, user flows, UI design, and design systems | $8 - $14/hr |
| Figma Product Design VA | Figma components, prototypes, and developer handoff | $8 - $14/hr |
IT Support, Systems & Documentation
Support and systems roles that keep your tools, users, and documentation running smoothly.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Support VA | Help desk tickets, troubleshooting, account setup, and user support | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Cybersecurity VA | Security monitoring, access reviews, patching checks, and policy upkeep | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| ServiceNow VA | ITSM tickets, incident and request management in ServiceNow | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| ServiceNow Admin VA | ServiceNow configuration, workflows, forms, and user admin | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Slack Workspace Admin VA | Slack channels, permissions, integrations, and workspace hygiene | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Twilio & Telephony VA | SMS flows, phone numbers, call routing, and Twilio setup | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Knowledge Base Manager VA | Help center articles, internal wikis, and content structure | $8.50 - $16/hr |
| Technical Writer VA | Product documentation, API docs, user guides, and release notes | $7 - $12/hr |
Technical VAs and How We Recruit Them
How Much Does a Tech & IT Virtual Assistant Cost in 2026?
A tech & IT virtual assistant from VA MASTERS costs $7 to $25 per hour. That is roughly $1,120 to $4,000 per month full-time, or about half that for the most common 80-hour part-time role.
| Role category | Hourly rate | Part-time (80 hrs/month) | Full-time (160 hrs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT & Network Security | $8.50 - $16/hr | $680 - $1,280 | $1,360 - $2,560 |
| Tech / Development | $12 - $25/hr | $960 - $2,000 | $1,920 - $4,000 |
| Data Science, Analytics & Software Eng. | $9.50 - $17/hr | $760 - $1,360 | $1,520 - $2,720 |
| Design & Creative Arts | $8 - $14/hr | $640 - $1,120 | $1,280 - $2,240 |
| Writing & Content Creation | $7 - $12/hr | $560 - $960 | $1,120 - $1,920 |
For comparison, the U.S. median wage for web developers and digital designers is $47.85 per hour ($99,520 per year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). On wages alone, that puts a VA MASTERS tech & IT VA 67% to 80% lower, before you count benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, and recruiting costs.
Without a Tech VA
- Developers pulled into website edits and tickets
- Bugs found by customers instead of testers
- Plugins and tools left out of date
- Documentation that nobody maintains
With VA MASTERS
- Website and tool upkeep handled every week
- Test cases run before every release
- Support tickets answered and logged
- Up to 80% savings compared to a local hire
Need exact numbers for your case? See our developer cost guide for the Philippines, or use our savings calculators.
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Tech VA Hiring Data (2026)
These figures come from VA MASTERS' own recruitment records for roles tagged as tech and development work.
| Metric | Tech & IT | All VA roles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of VA roles that include this work | 15.8% | n/a | What businesses outsource |
| Share of all VA work | 6.3% | 100% | What businesses outsource |
| Median days to fill a role | 14 | 15 | What businesses outsource |
| Roles that require AI skills | 58.8% | 26.4% | AI in job requirements |
| Applications per hire | n/a | 708 | Hiring funnel |
| Signed agreement to onboarding meeting | n/a | 2 days (median) | Hiring timeline |
Methodology: Role and AI figures cover 323 roles opened by 253 companies between February and August 2026 (322 with a full job description). Time-to-fill covers roles opened January 2025 to August 2026 with a recorded close, measured from role opening to hire. Funnel and skill-test figures cover April 20, 2025 to April 19, 2026. Pricing follows VA MASTERS' rate card by role category.
What the data means for you
Tech roles are where AI skills matter most: nearly 6 in 10 require them. If your team already codes with AI assistants, say so in the job description, and we will test candidates on the same workflow.
Website VA, Developer VA, QA, or IT Support?
Choose by the kind of technical work, not by the job title you have seen elsewhere. Our data shows specific role titles attract better-matched candidates than generic postings (role definition study).
| Your situation | Best fit | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Your website needs constant small changes | Website VA | WordPress VA or Webflow CMS VA |
| Bugs reach customers before your team sees them | QA tester | QA Testing VA |
| Users and tools generate daily tickets | IT support | Technical Support VA |
| Your developers need an extra pair of hands | Developer VA | Full Stack Developer VA |
| Your apps do not talk to each other | Integration specialist | API Integration VA |
| You need a senior engineering team | Tech Division | Dedicated developers |
Pro Tip
List the technical tasks your developers do that do not need a senior engineer. That list is usually enough for a full-time tech VA.
AI Skills in 2026 and Beyond
Tech is where AI skills are most in demand. In our February to August 2026 data, 58.8% of tech and development roles required AI skills, second only to analytics at 60.0% (full report). Across all roles, the share of job descriptions that named a specific AI tool rose from 4% in February to 19% in August.
| Where AI shows up | What it looks like for a tech VA |
|---|---|
| Coding | AI coding assistants for drafts and refactors, with the VA reviewing and testing every change |
| Testing | Generated test cases and test data, checked against real product behavior |
| Support | AI-suggested replies and knowledge base search, with the VA owning the resolution |
| Documentation | First drafts of guides and release notes, edited for accuracy |
What changes next: AI writes more first drafts of code and content, so the value of a tech VA moves toward review, testing, and knowing your systems. See the tools VAs are expected to know in our 2026 software report.
How We Recruit Tech & IT Virtual Assistants
We test the work, not the resume. Across all roles, VA MASTERS received 102,677 applications and made 145 hires in 12 months, a ratio of 708 to 1. Hired candidates scored an average of 3.90 out of 5 on role-specific skill tests, 42% higher than the applicant pool average of 2.78 (skill test data).
Detailed Job Posting
A custom description built around your stack, tools, and workflow.
Candidate Collection
1,000+ applicants through job boards, headhunting, and referrals.
Initial Screening
English, internet stability, and relevant technical experience.
Custom Skills Test
Real tasks, such as fixing a site issue, writing test cases, solving a ticket, or a coding exercise.
In-Depth Interview
Problem solving, communication with developers, and how they explain technical decisions.
Client Interview
You meet the top 2-3 candidates and choose, often with a technical review by your team.
For tech roles, we test in conditions close to your stack. A candidate who explains why a fix works is usually a safer hire than one who only produces the fix.
Not sure which tech role you need?
Tell us what you need and we'll point you to the right profile.
Get in Touch →Common Mistakes When Hiring a Tech & IT VA
Giving production access on day one
Start with staging, code review, and limited permissions, then expand access as trust builds.
Hiring a website VA for engineering work
Page edits and custom development need different skills. Match the role to the depth of the work.
No written definition of done
Clear acceptance criteria for each task make remote technical work faster to review.
Skipping documentation
Ask your tech VA to document what they change. It protects you if the role ever changes hands.
VA MASTERS vs Other Ways to Get Tech & IT Help
| Feature | VA MASTERS | Freelance Platforms | Local IT Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated to your business | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom technical test per role | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rates from $8.50 per hour for IT roles | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works inside your team's tools daily | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free replacement if not a fit | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ongoing support and HR management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| First candidates in about 2 business days | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
What Our Clients Say
Real Messages from Real Clients
Happy VAs Deliver Better Results
Technical knowledge of your systems takes months to build. VAs who feel supported stay longer, and that continuity keeps your sites and systems stable. Our VAs rate VA MASTERS 5.0 on Indeed and Glassdoor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a tech virtual assistant do?
A tech virtual assistant maintains websites, tests software, handles IT support tickets, manages tools like ServiceNow or Slack, writes documentation, and in developer roles writes code, builds integrations, and supports deployments.
How much does a tech or IT virtual assistant cost in 2026?
At VA MASTERS, website, QA, and IT support VAs cost $8.50 to $16 per hour. Developer VAs cost $12 to $25 per hour, database and data roles $9.50 to $17, UX/UI and Figma designers $8 to $14, and technical writers $7 to $12.
How much cheaper is a tech VA than a local hire?
The U.S. median wage for web developers and digital designers is $47.85 per hour ($99,520 per year, BLS May 2025), so a VA MASTERS website or IT VA at $8.50 to $16 per hour is about 67% to 80% lower on wages alone. U.S. software developers earn a median of $135,980 per year, and a developer VA at $12 to $25 per hour costs a fraction of that.
Is a developer VA the same as a full-time software engineer?
A developer VA works as a dedicated member of your team on defined tasks, maintenance, and features. For senior engineers, full product teams, or architecture work, VA MASTERS also runs a separate Tech Division that places dedicated developers.
Can a VA manage my WordPress website?
Yes. WordPress VAs handle updates, plugins, backups, page building, speed fixes, and basic security. For custom themes or plugins, hire an advanced WordPress developer VA.
Can a QA VA do automated testing?
Yes. Manual QA VAs write test cases and run regression tests. QA automation VAs build and maintain test suites in tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
How do you test technical candidates?
Every candidate completes a practical test built for the role, such as fixing a WordPress issue, writing test cases for a real feature, solving a support ticket, or a coding task. Hired candidates across VA MASTERS roles score 42% higher on these tests than the average applicant.
Do tech VAs use AI coding tools?
Many do. In VA MASTERS data from February to August 2026, 58.8% of tech roles required AI skills. Common tools include ChatGPT, Claude, and AI coding assistants, with n8n and Zapier for automation.
Is it safe to give a tech VA access to my code and servers?
Yes, with standard controls: separate accounts, role-based permissions, SSH keys instead of shared passwords, and access to staging before production. Access can be removed at any time.
How quickly can I hire a tech VA?
VA MASTERS usually presents the first pre-vetted candidates within 2 business days. Tech roles fill in a median of 14 days from role opening to final hire.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. To get started you only sign the agreement. There is no setup fee and no recruitment fee.
What if my tech VA is not the right fit?
We offer a free replacement. If the match does not work, we restart recruitment and present new candidates. We also check in regularly after placement so problems are caught early.
Ready to Hire Your Tech Virtual Assistant?
Tell us about your stack and your backlog. We'll recruit, test, and present your top candidates.
- No upfront payment required
- No setup or recruitment fees
- Candidates usually within 2 business days
- Free replacement guarantee
- Up to 80% savings compared to local hiring