AI Consulting Cost Australia Infographic Brief
Purpose
Visual breakdown of AI consulting pricing tiers for Australian businesses.
Brand Specs
- Primary colour: #000066 (navy)
- Accent colour: #9333ea (purple)
- Display font: Instrument Serif (headings)
- Body font: Plus Jakarta Sans (data, labels)
- Background: White (#FFFFFF) with subtle navy gradient at top
- Card style: Rounded corners (16px), light navy border
Visual Layout
Header (10%)
- Title: “What Does AI Consulting Cost in Australia?”
- Subtitle: “Real pricing for 2026”
- SIAGB logo top-right
Pricing Tiers (50%)
Horizontal bars or cards, ordered by cost (lowest to highest). Each bar should show the service name, cost range, timeline, and a one-line “best for” label.
| # | Service | Cost Range | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI Training for Teams | $3,000 - $15,000 | 1 - 5 days | Upskilling staff on AI tools |
| 2 | AI Readiness Assessment | $5,000 - $15,000 | 1 - 2 weeks | Businesses unsure where to start |
| 3 | AI Integration (existing tools) | $10,000 - $50,000 | 2 - 8 weeks | Connecting AI to current systems |
| 4 | AI Strategy Development | $15,000 - $40,000 | 2 - 6 weeks | Companies planning AI investment |
| 5 | AI Chatbot / Agent Build | $15,000 - $100,000 | 4 - 12 weeks | Customer service automation |
| 6 | Proof of Concept / Pilot | $20,000 - $60,000 | 4 - 8 weeks | Testing a specific AI use case |
| 7 | Custom AI Model Development | $50,000 - $250,000+ | 8 - 24 weeks | Unique business-specific AI |
| 8 | Ongoing AI Support & Optimisation | $2,000 - $10,000/month | Ongoing | Maintaining deployed AI systems |
Provider Comparison (25%)
4 provider types compared side by side (use distinct coloured columns or cards):
| Provider Type | Hourly Rate | Strategy Engagement Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big 4 / Major Consulting Firms (Deloitte, PwC, Accenture) | $300 - $500+/hr | $80,000 - $200,000 | Enterprise-wide AI transformation; big-brand credibility |
| Mid-Tier Specialist Firms | $200 - $350/hr | $15,000 - $60,000 | Experienced AI practitioners; more senior involvement |
| Boutique AI Consultancies (e.g. SIAGB) | $180 - $300/hr | $10,000 - $40,000 | Direct access to senior people who build and deploy AI |
| Freelance AI Consultants | $100 - $250/hr | Varies | Specific, well-defined tasks; risky for larger projects |
Budget Framework (10%)
4-phase budget breakdown shown as a horizontal stacked bar or pie chart:
| Phase | % of Total Budget | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy | 10 - 15% | Understand opportunities, prioritise, create roadmap |
| Phase 2: Proof of Concept | 15 - 20% | Build small-scale version, test with real data, validate ROI |
| Phase 3: Full Implementation | 40 - 50% | Build, deploy, and integrate the production system |
| Phase 4: Optimisation & Scaling | 15 - 25% | Monitor performance, refine, expand to additional use cases |
Additional context: Typical mid-sized Australian business first-year AI budget is $50,000 - $150,000 (covers strategy + 1-2 implementations + 6-12 months support).
Key ROI Stats (callout boxes)
- Customer service AI: 35 - 50% cost reduction, payback 4 - 9 months
- Sales/lead qualification AI: 20 - 40% increase in qualified lead conversion, payback 3 - 6 months
- Process automation AI: 40 - 70% time savings, payback 6 - 12 months
- Predictive analytics: 15 - 30% improvement in forecast accuracy, payback 6 - 18 months
- Average ROI for Australian businesses: 122% within first 18 months (McKinsey 2025)
- Top quartile: 300%+ ROI
- 37% of total AI project budget goes to data preparation (IBM 2025)
Minimum Viable Investment (callout)
- $5,000 - $10,000 gets a meaningful start: focused AI readiness assessment, basic chatbot, or strategy workshop identifying top 3 AI opportunities
CTA Bar (5%)
- Navy (#000066) background, white text
- “Want a straight estimate for your project?”
- URL: siagb.com.au/contact/