Strategy
ROI of AI Projects: How to Calculate Your Savings Potential
By Marina Nerandzic
March 10, 2025
1 min read
The question of ROI is at the beginning of every AI project. Decision-makers want to know: Is the investment worth it? The answer: In most cases yes – if you choose the right processes.
The ROI Formula for AI Automation
ROI = (Annual Savings - Annual AI Costs) / Investment Costs × 100
The most important cost factors:
- Personnel costs: Hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks × number of FTEs
- Error costs: Error rate × cost per error × volume
- Opportunity costs: Lost revenue due to slow processes
Use our free ROI calculator to determine the savings potential for your specific processes in less than 60 seconds.