AI Implementation ROI Calculator
Estimate your potential return on investment from AI implementation
Time Savings
How many hours per week will AI save per employee?
Average cost per hour for affected employees
How many people will benefit from this AI solution?
Cost Reduction
Monthly cost of the problem (e.g., waste, errors, inefficiency)
How much will AI reduce this cost? (Typical: 20-40%)
Implementation Costs
Upfront cost (development, integration, training). Typical: $15K-$75K
Maintenance, platform fees, monitoring. Typical: $500-$2,500/month
ROI Summary
Is This a Good Investment?
- Payback period < 6 months
- Year 1 ROI > 200%
- Annual savings > $50K
- Payback period 6-12 months
- Year 1 ROI 100-200%
- Consider starting smaller
- Payback period > 12 months
- Year 1 ROI < 100%
- Look for higher-value problems first
Important Notes
Conservative Estimates
These calculations use conservative assumptions. Actual results often exceed projections as teams discover additional use cases and compound benefits over time.
Indirect Benefits
This calculator focuses on direct, measurable savings. It doesn't account for indirect benefits like improved employee satisfaction, better customer experience, or faster decision-making.
Implementation Timeline
Typical implementations take 60-90 days before reaching full productivity. The payback period calculation assumes immediate full benefit, which may be optimistic.
Ongoing Optimization
AI systems improve over time. Initial accuracy of 80% often improves to 90%+ with ongoing refinement, which increases ROI beyond initial projections.