Office Admin & Virtual SupportMid level / Supervisor · 3–5 yearsIn demand for remote workIn demand in the Gulf
Manages a senior leader's calendar, travel, meetings and documents.
Steps to become an Executive Assistant
- FI Executive Assistance Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- FI Records Management Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- FI Advanced Excel for Work Short course · 24 learning hours · ₱4,000
- FI PEDAP: turn your work experience into an FI diploma Pathway · ₱8,500
FI diplomas and certifications are skills-training credentials, not TESDA NCs, CHED degrees or PRC licences.
Pay guide
- Mid level / supervisor: about ₱30,000–₱60,000 a month.
- Virtual Assistant for overseas clients: ₱40,000–₱140,000 (kareera.co, converted from USD)
A guide, not a job offer. Overseas pay is usually higher.
Ways to work
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Remote / work from home
- Freelance / project-based
- Hybrid
Virtual assistant work for overseas clients is one of the biggest remote job markets for Filipinos.
Career ladder in Office Admin & Virtual Support
- Starting out (No work experience): Admin Trainee · Receptionist
- Entry level (0–2 years): Admin Assistant · Front Desk Officer · Virtual Assistant
- Mid level / Supervisor (3–5 years): Executive Assistant · Office Supervisor · Records Officer · Tech Virtual Assistant
- Senior / Manager (6–10 years): Administration Manager · Office Manager
- Executive (10+ years): Chief of Staff · Head of Administration
Changing careers or starting a business?
Good for anyone with good English and computer skills. Business idea: Your own virtual assistant agency. See the business roadmap · Earn a degree from your experience (ETEEAP)
Questions
What does an Executive Assistant do?
Manages a senior leader's calendar, travel, meetings and documents.
How do I become an Executive Assistant?
Follow the steps on this page: the FI courses for this level. Build your free roadmap and track every step in My FI.
Can I work as an Executive Assistant abroad or from home?
In demand for remote work. In demand in the Gulf. Remote work is possible for this role. Work abroad only through DMW-licensed agencies or direct employers.