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Automation ROI Calculator Spreadsheet

Stop guessing whether automation is worth it. Use our free spreadsheet to calculate your potential savings, ROI, and payback period for any automation project.

Free DownloadJanuary 2026
Automation ROI Calculator Spreadsheet

What's Inside the Calculator

Everything you need to build a compelling business case for automation

Simple Input Fields

Enter hours, labor costs, and automation investment to get instant calculations

Annual Savings Estimate

See your projected yearly savings based on your specific numbers

ROI Percentage

Calculate your return on investment to build your business case

Payback Period

Know exactly when your automation investment will pay for itself

See Real Savings Examples

The spreadsheet includes pre-filled example scenarios so you can see how the calculations work before entering your own numbers.

Based on a $50/hour fully-loaded labor cost, here's what typical automation projects can save:

Invoice Processing$23,400/year
10 hrs/week1 hrs/week
Lead Data Entry$19,500/year
8 hrs/week0.5 hrs/week
Report Generation$12,350/year
5 hrs/week0.25 hrs/week

* Based on $50/hr fully-loaded labor cost, 52 weeks/year

How This Helps Your Planning

Replace guesswork with data when evaluating automation projects

Build Your Business Case

Present concrete numbers to stakeholders when proposing automation projects

Compare Multiple Projects

Evaluate different automation opportunities to prioritize the highest-impact work

Make Data-Driven Decisions

Stop guessing and start calculating. Know your ROI before you invest

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