Hire Executive Assistants
Executive assistants protect your calendar and keep the details from slipping. Our LATAM EAs are English-fluent, discreet, and available during your business hours.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$112,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$34,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 70%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a executive assistant does
Hire remote executive assistants from Latin America.
- Manage complex calendars and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Coordinate travel, itineraries and expenses
- Prepare agendas, take notes and track follow-ups
- Handle inbox triage and draft correspondence
- Coordinate meetings, vendors and internal requests
- Maintain confidential files and documentation
Core skills we test for
- Calendar & inbox management
- Travel and expense coordination
- Written and verbal English
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Prioritization under pressure
- Meeting and document prep
Tools they work in
Hiring executive assistants, answered
How quickly can I hire a executive assistant?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote executive assistant from Latin America cost?
Most of our executive assistants are paid around $34,000 a year, versus roughly $112,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 70% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet executive assistants?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your executive assistant?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.