Virtual assistant from Georgia: cost and how to hire
What a full-time remote assistant from Georgia costs, the time zone, English level, how to pay them and how to hire, for US and European small businesses.
Georgia has a deep pool of English-speaking office and customer support professionals who already work with clients in the US and Europe. This page covers what a full-time remote assistant from Georgia costs, the time zone, English level, how to pay and how to hire.
How much a virtual assistant from Georgia costs
Silkstaff candidates set their own rate; we do not add a markup. Typical full-time ranges for candidates in Georgia:
| Role | Monthly rate (USD) | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Executive / operations assistant | $800–1,100 | $9,600–13,200 |
| E-commerce operations / customer support | $700–1,000 | $8,400–12,000 |
For context, the official average monthly wage across the whole economy in Georgia was GEL 2,389 (≈ $920) (Q2 2026). The local average covers all jobs and is shown only for context; English-speaking professionals who work for foreign companies price their work against that international market. In the US, the median executive assistant earns $76,590 a year before benefits (BLS, May 2025). Compare all countries in the remote EA salary guide.
Time zone and working hours
Tbilisi is on UTC+4. Georgia does not use daylight saving time, so Tbilisi is 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time in summer and 9 hours in winter, and 2 to 3 hours ahead of Central European Time. A 2 pm to 11 pm shift in Tbilisi covers the US Eastern morning until about 2 to 3 pm. Full US-hours coverage means a night shift, which some candidates accept and price in. European business hours fit a normal Tbilisi working day.
English level
Georgia is ranked #35 of 123 (moderate) in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index. National averages hide a wide spread, so we test every candidate ourselves: a written task in English and a live video interview. Silkstaff only presents candidates at C1 level.
Why founders hire in Georgia
- Working hours that cover the whole European day and the US East Coast morning to afternoon.
- Simple contractor setup and easy USD payments.
How to pay a contractor in Georgia
Georgian contractors usually invoice as individual entrepreneurs. With small business status, an individual entrepreneur pays 1% tax on gross turnover up to GEL 500,000 a year (3% above that). For you as the client, the setup is simple: a contractor agreement, an invoice each month, and payment in USD through Deel ($49 per contractor per month), Wise Business or Payoneer.
How to hire
- Write down the tasks, tools and hours (see how to hire a remote executive assistant).
- Screen with a role-specific written task and a video interview.
- Check two references and the home-office setup.
- Sign a contractor agreement, collect Form W-8BEN if you are a US company, and set up monthly payment.
How Silkstaff works
- 3 vetted profiles with intro videos in 7 days after a 15-minute brief.
- Every candidate passed a role-specific written test in English, a live video interview, a reference check and a setup check.
- One-time fee: $2,500 for assistant and support roles, $3,000 for e-commerce operations, paid on the person's first working day. No deposit, no exclusivity.
- 90-day free replacement if the person leaves or is let go.
- Direct hire: you sign a contractor agreement with the person and pay them directly (Deel, Wise or Payoneer). No monthly markup on their pay.
FAQ
How much does a virtual assistant from Georgia cost?
Full-time executive and operations assistants placed by Silkstaff from Georgia typically earn $800–1,100 a month; e-commerce and customer support specialists earn $700–1,000 a month. For context, the official average monthly wage in Georgia was GEL 2,389 (≈ $920) (Q2 2026).
What time zone is Georgia in?
Tbilisi is on UTC+4. Georgia does not use daylight saving time, so Tbilisi is 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time in summer and 9 hours in winter, and 2 to 3 hours ahead of Central European Time.
How do I pay a contractor in Georgia?
Most clients pay through Deel ($49 per contractor per month), Wise Business or Payoneer, in US dollars, once a month, under a contractor agreement.
Related guides
- How to hire a remote executive assistant
- Virtual assistant from Ukraine: cost and how to hire
- Silkstaff vs Upwork
- Remote EA salary guide by country (2026)
- In-house vs remote assistant cost calculator
Sources
- Geostat (National Statistics Office of Georgia): average monthly nominal earnings: https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/39/wages
- Exchange rates for the USD conversions (15 Oct 2026): ExchangeRate-API: https://www.exchangerate-api.com/
- timeanddate.com: time zone of Tbilisi: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/georgia/tbilisi
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Georgia: https://www.ef.com/wwen/epi/regions/europe/georgia/
- Tax Code of Georgia, Articles 88–90 (small business status): https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1043717
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011): https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- Deel pricing: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
- IRS: About Form W-8BEN: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben