AI Automation ROI Analysis
Industry data and modeled scenarios for AI automation in professional services. Each analysis includes published company results, modeled P&L impact, unit economics before/after, and implementation considerations.
$145K-$275K
Annual savings per company
3-6 mo
Payback period
$870K-$2.2M
Enterprise value at 5-8x EBITDA
+4-6 pts
EBITDA margin expansion
IT/MSP: $180K-$275K in Annual Labor Savings Per Company
$180K-$275K annual labor savings. 4-6 point EBITDA margin expansion. 3-5 month payback on a $50K-$75K investment. Industry data from ServiceNow, Supra ITS, and Esusu.
Key Result: $180K-$275K saved per year. $1.08M-$2.2M enterprise value at 6-8x EBITDA.
HR Services: $155K-$245K in Annual Labor Savings Per Company
$155K-$245K annual labor savings. Payroll processing costs drop 90%. Benefits inquiry handling drops 40-50%. Industry data from Lenovo, Johnson Controls, and Moveworks.
Key Result: $155K-$245K saved per year. $930K-$1.96M enterprise value at 5-7x EBITDA.
Accounting: $145K-$235K in Annual Labor Savings Per Company
$145K-$235K annual labor savings. Bookkeeping labor reduced 80%. Advisory revenue mix shift from 30% to 40-50% at 2-4x billing rates. Industry data from GHJ/Botkeeper and Vic.ai.
Key Result: $145K-$235K saved per year. $870K-$1.88M enterprise value at 6-8x EBITDA.
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