When budgeting for your tutoring center, the numbers matter. A full-time receptionist in Denver typically costs $50,000 annually—but that's just the base salary.
- Salary: $50,000/year
- Health insurance: $400-600/month ($4,800-7,200/year)
- Payroll taxes: ~15% ($7,500/year)
- Workers' compensation: $50-100/month ($600-1,200/year)
- PTO and benefits: $2,000-3,000/year
- Training time: Lost productivity first 1-3 months
Total real cost: $65,000-$70,000+ annually
OAK AI's AI receptionist costs a fraction of this—typically $300-500 per month ($3,600-6,000/year). That's 10-20x less expensive than a full-time employee, with no hidden costs for benefits, taxes, or training.