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Total headcount across the organization.

The framework driving this compliance effort.

Under the EU AI Act classification (use your best guess).

Where your program stands today.

Where your AI systems are used.

Distinct AI systems or models requiring governance.

What you use today for governance, risk, and compliance.

Estimated cost — ranges only

Your AI compliance cost estimate

Year 1 total
$139K–$351K

Platform + consulting + year-1 labor + certifications.

Ongoing / year
$66K–$168K

Platform + steady-state labor, year 2 onward.

Line items

  • Platform / tooling (estimated as GRC add-on)
    Sources:gartner-ai-trism-priapp-aigp-survey
    $30K–$60K
    annual
  • AI governance consulting & readiness assessment (year 1)
    Sources:ec-sme-guidanceec-impact-2021
    $46K–$138K
    one-time
  • Internal labor, year 1 — governance team time (0.35–0.85 FTE)
    Loaded cost: $180,000/yr per FTE.
    Sources:iapp-aigp-survey
    $63K–$153K
    annual
  • Internal labor, ongoing — governance team time (0.20–0.60 FTE)
    Applies from year 2 onward. Year 1 labor line replaces this for year 1 totals.
    Sources:iapp-aigp-survey
    $36K–$108K
    annual

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Assumptions & disclaimers
Assumptions
  • Tooling was not disclosed. We estimate using typical GRC-platform AI-module pricing for this company size.
  • Assessment scope scaled 1.15× for 4-10 AI systems in scope.
  • All figures are ranges in 2026 USD. Actual pricing varies by vendor, region, and negotiation.
  • Platform costs are annual recurring. Consulting, ISO certification, external assessment, and gap assessment are one-time year-1 costs unless noted.
  • Internal labor assumes a loaded cost of $180,000/yr per FTE, blended for US metro compensation.
Disclaimers
  • This estimator is an editorial tool from AI Compliance Vendors and does not constitute legal, tax, or compliance advice.
  • Ranges are triangulated from public sources. Engage qualified counsel and a licensed certification body before budgeting at the project level.