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Offshore managed assistant vs a US hire.
A qualitative, side-by-side look at hiring a US-based assistant versus a dedicated, managed assistant in the Philippines: total cost, hours, management and risk.
| Factor | A US hire | ExecWing (Offshore managed assistant) |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost | Salary plus payroll taxes, benefits, equipment and recruiting. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes Employer Costs for Employee Compensation showing benefits are a significant share of total compensation. | One published monthly fee. No payroll taxes or benefits on your side. See pricing and run your own numbers in the calculator. |
| Working hours | Your local hours. | Works your US business hours (overnight in Manila), full-time. |
| Time to start | Depends on your recruiting process. | Typically about two weeks from fit call to first day, depending on role. |
| Management | You recruit, train, review and replace. | We recruit, vet, train and QA weekly; replacement on request per your agreement. |
| In-person work | Yes: errands, office tasks, physical presence. | No. Remote work only. |
| Employment admin | You're the employer: payroll, benefits, HR compliance. | ExecWing engages and manages the assistant; you sign a services agreement. |
Choose a US hire if…
- You need someone physically on site.
- The role requires US-only data residency or a US work location by contract or regulation.
Choose ExecWing if…
- The work is digital and process-driven.
- You want a full-time teammate on your hours without adding US payroll.
We'll tell you honestly on a fit call if another option suits you better. Related: cost calculator · delegation audit · all comparisons.
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