ROI reframing exercise
A freed hour is not always worth the same amount.
Pick a role, audience, and output. The model shows how the same time savings can carry different business value.
Inputs
Same pay, different value path
Illustrative model. Not a quote.
Result
Value multiplier: 8.57x
Hours/year
156
Salary slice
$9,000
Annual range
$57,848-$96,413
The same freed hour changes value when the output is consumed by more people or used in higher-stakes decisions.
| Role | Multiplier | Illustrative annual value |
|---|---|---|
| Individual contributor | 6.12x | $41,310-$68,850 |
| Analyst or specialist | 8.57x | $57,848-$96,413 |
| Manager | 12.24x | $82,620-$137,700 |
| Executive | 19.58x | $132,165-$220,275 |
| Revenue or client-facing role | 24x | $162,000-$270,000 |
The monthly illustrative range for the selected role is $4,821-$8,034. The point is not the dollar claim. The point is where AI time savings matter most.