Free Tool
Automation Savings Calculator
Quantify the hours and labour cost recovered by automating a repetitive task.
Enter the time a manual workflow consumes each week and the loaded cost of that time. The calculator returns annual savings and task volume you can redirect to higher-value work.
This is a free educational tool provided by NorthFlow Studio. Estimates are illustrative — book a call for a tailored assessment.
Automation savings calculator
Estimate weekly hours and labour cost recovered by automating a repetitive workflow.
Labour saved / year
$26,000
Tasks handled / year
3,120
How it works
- 1Enter hours saved per week and the loaded hourly cost of that work.
- 2Add how many tasks the workflow handles each week.
- 3The calculator returns annual labour savings and yearly task volume.
Who it helps
- Operations leads quantifying manual-process cost.
- Founders deciding whether to automate or hire.
- Finance teams building an automation business case.
Frequently asked questions
What is a loaded hourly cost?
Salary plus benefits, tools and overhead — typically 1.2–1.5x base salary. Use a conservative number.
Does this include software cost?
No. Subtract any tooling subscription from the annual saving to get net savings.
Where should I start?
Start with the highest-volume, most rules-based task. Book a call and we'll map it.
Want this built into your business?
Book a free strategy call. We'll map your bottlenecks to the right systems and send a clear roadmap — even if we don't work together.
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