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# How to Calculate the ROI of Process Automation in 2026
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/how-to-calculate-the-roi-of-process-automation-in-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-08T11:22:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-08T11:22:02.000Z
- Author: Aline Valério

To approve a tech budget, you need to prove it brings money back. The **ROI (Return on Investment)** of automation is calculated by comparing the tool's cost with time savings and error reduction.

### **The Basic Formula**

$$ROI = \\frac{(Savings - Cost)}{Cost} \\times 100$$

**Where "Savings" is:**

- (Hours saved) x (Hourly wage).
- (Errors avoided) x (Average cost of error).
- (Revenue increase) due to speed.

### **Calculating with Jestor**

This is where Jestor stands out by delivering the solution in practice:

- **Savings Visibility:** If an automation saves 10 minutes and runs 100 times/month, you saved 16 hours/month. If the hour costs $50, you saved $800\. The license is already paid for.
- **Opportunity Cost:** Time gained by the team is reinvested in sales or innovation, generating indirect ROI.
- **Risk Reduction:** How much does a fine for a missed payment cost? Jestor eliminates this risk.

### **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

**How soon does the return come?**

For routine automations (backoffice), return is usually immediate (first month). Meet[Jestor](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

**How to measure intangibles?**

Employee satisfaction (less boring work) reduces turnover, which is a huge financial gain.

**Can I simulate beforehand?**

Yes, map the current process and estimate time spent vs. future time in Jestor.

### **Conclusion**

With **Jestor**, it is possible to automate workflows, connect departments, and create internal systems your way, all code-free and AI-supported.

Discover Jestor and learn how to take your company's management to a new level of efficiency and integration.