Task Cost Calculator
Manual work has a hidden price tag. Enter your task details to see the true annual cost of repetitive work — and how much automation could save you.
Your Task Details
50×
1×500×
15 min
1 min120 min
$50/hr
$10/hr$200/hr
1 people
1 people50 people
The Real Cost
Monthly manual cost
$625
12.5 hrs/month in labor
Annual cost
$7,500
150.0 hrs wasted/year
Hours wasted / year
150.0 hrs
across your team
Potential savings (80%)
$6,000
with automation
This task costs your team $7,500 per year in manual labor (150.0 hrs wasted). Automating 80% of it could save $6,000/year. Calculate full ROI →
How the formula works
Monthly manual cost
(Times/month × Minutes/task × People) ÷ 60 × Hourly rate
Annual cost
Monthly cost × 12
Hours wasted / year
(Times × Minutes × People × 12) ÷ 60
Potential savings
Annual cost × 80% (typical automation reduction)
The 80% savings figure is a conservative industry estimate for routine, structured tasks. Savings vary based on task complexity and the automation tool chosen.