The cost difference is striking. A full-time receptionist in San Francisco typically costs between $50,000-$65,000 annually in salary alone. But that's just the beginning. When you factor in payroll taxes (approximately 7.65%), workers' compensation insurance, health benefits, paid time off, and training, the true cost easily reaches $70,000-$85,000 per employee per year.
OAK AI, by contrast, operates at a fraction of that cost—typically between $500-$2,000 monthly depending on your salon's call volume and features needed. That's $6,000-$24,000 annually, representing a potential savings of 70-90% compared to hiring a human receptionist.