Hiring More Staff vs. Automation
Which Is Really Cheaper?
Spoiler: The "cheap" hire costs you $60k+/year. Automation costs $11k.
Hiring
$60k+
Annual cost per employee
+ recruitment, training, benefits
Integratr
$11k
Annual automation cost
All-inclusive, no hidden fees
Savings
$49k
Saved per year
82% cost reduction
The Full Picture
| Factor | Hiring Staff | Integratr.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $40k-$55k/year | $11,400/year |
| Benefits & Taxes | +30-40% ($12k-$22k) | $0 |
| Recruitment Cost | $3k-$8k | $0 |
| Training & Onboarding | $5k-$10k | Included |
| Time to Productivity | 2-6 months | 2-6 weeks |
| Sick Days / Vacation | 15-25 days/year | 24/7 uptime |
| Turnover Risk | High (restart process) | Zero |
| Scalability | Hire more = more cost | Scales easily |
| Year 1 Total Cost | $60k-$95k | $11,400 |
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$30/hr
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Annual Savings
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per year with Integratr.ai
ROI
0%
Time Saved
0 hrs/wk
Payback
3 mo
Current annual cost (manual work):$70,200
Annual time saved value:$42,120
Net Annual Benefit:+$30,720
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When Should You Actually Hire?
Hire When You Need:
- Creative thinking & strategy
- Complex decision-making
- Customer relationships & sales
- Specialized expertise (legal, medical, etc.)
Automate When You Need:
- Repetitive admin tasks
- Data entry & processing
- Scheduling & reminders
- Follow-ups & notifications
- Report generation
- 24/7 customer support (FAQs)
Pro Tip: Automate the repetitive stuff first, then hire people for the strategic work. This maximizes your team's potential and minimizes costs.
Save $49k+ Per Year with Automation
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