{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "surface_type": "guide_answer",
  "guide_id": "ai-analyst-workflow-cost-per-analyst",
  "question": "How do I estimate AI analyst workflow cost per analyst?",
  "canonical_url": "https://www.unitcostai.com/guides/ai-analyst-workflow-cost-per-analyst",
  "related_tool_url": "https://www.unitcostai.com/tools/model-switch-impact",
  "formula": "cost_per_analyst_month = workflows_per_analyst_month * cost_per_workflow",
  "assumptions": [
    "One workflow includes retrieval, synthesis, and revision loops that complete one analyst task",
    "High-context analyst runs should keep premium-model share explicit instead of hiding it inside one average request",
    "Compare p50 and p90 workflow size before setting a seat price"
  ],
  "example": "12 workflows per analyst month at 2.25 cost per workflow gives 27.00 cost per analyst-month."
}