Estimate Your QA Costs & ROI in Minutes
Understand the financial impact of your QA strategy as you scale with AI. Make informed decisions based on data, not guesswork.
Uses industry benchmarks for salaries and ROI calculations.
Engineering Team
Scaling Factors
QA Strategy
Adjust Key Assumptions (Optional)
Adjust these based on your own observations or risk tolerance.
Your Estimated QA Cost & ROI
Estimated Annual QA Cost
$0
Required QA Headcount
0 FTEs
Mix: 0 Manual, 0 Automation/SDET
Estimated ROI
0% - 0%
Based on cost savings vs. investment.
Est. Bug Cost Savings / Year
$0
From earlier defect detection.
Est. Time-to-Market Gain
~0 Weeks/Year
Faster release cycles.
Interpret Your Results & Plan Next Steps
Calculation Methodology & Assumptions
Results are estimates and may vary based on your specific context, tool choices, and team efficiency. Use this as a starting point for strategic planning. This calculator provides estimates based on the following:
Salary Benchmarks
Derived from sources like Levels.fyi, adjusted for location and role (Manual QA, SDET). Default benefits load factor: 30%.
Tooling Costs
Estimated based on common QA tools (Test Management, Automation platforms).
ROI Calculation
Compares estimated annual QA cost against quantifiable benefits like reduced bug fixing costs (using IBM/NIST defect cost escalation factors - e.g., fixing in test vs. prod) and potential efficiency gains. Does not quantify intangible benefits like brand reputation.
AI Impact
Default velocity boost (25%) and required QA effort increase (10%) based on current research trends (adjustable).
Headcount Mix
Determined by target automation coverage (higher automation shifts mix towards SDETs).
Infrastructure Costs
Basic cloud hosting estimates for test environments.