2026 income benchmarks for AI automation agencies
A 2026 income roundup for AI automation agencies: solo operators hitting $25K ARR after four months with niche productized services (document intake for accountants, $500-$1,500/month SMB retainers), and a 12-retainer niche agency at a $432K ARR run-rate after 14 months. Heavy survivor bias, but the formula is visible: niche, productize, retainer.