AI ROI Calculator
Estimate how much time and money your team could save with structured Claude AI deployment. Adjust the sliders to match your situation.
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Estimated Savings
Weekly hours saved
125
Monthly hours saved
541
Annual cost savings
$487,500
Equivalent FTEs freed
3.1
Weekly hours on repeatable tasks
Before AI250h
After AI125h
| Metric | Before AI | After AI |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly task hours | 250 | 125 |
| Annual task hours | 13,000 | 6,500 |
| Annual labor cost | $975,000 | $487,500 |
Based on results from Settle's first engagement: Orient Printing saw 85% faster document generation, reducing task time from 4 hours to 30 minutes.
These are estimates. Want to see what's realistic for your team?
A discovery call maps your actual workflows and identifies which savings are achievable in your first 90 days.
Book a Discovery CallFrequently Asked Questions
How does this calculator estimate savings?
It multiplies the number of employees using AI by the hours they spend on repeatable tasks, then applies the AI time reduction percentage. Cost savings are derived from hours saved multiplied by the fully loaded hourly rate across 52 weeks.
What is a realistic AI time reduction percentage?
It depends on the task. Simple document generation and templated workflows often see 70-85% reduction. Complex analysis tasks typically see 30-50%. Settle's first engagement achieved 85% faster document generation.
What does 'fully loaded hourly cost' mean?
It includes salary, benefits, taxes, overhead, and workspace costs — not just base pay. A common rule of thumb is 1.3x to 1.5x the base hourly rate.
Are these savings guaranteed?
No. The calculator provides estimates based on your inputs. Actual results depend on workflow complexity, data accessibility, team adoption, and deployment quality. A discovery call can help validate what's realistic for your situation.