Salon Commission Calculator

Salon Commission Calculator

💰 Commission Rate Calculator

Calculate Overhead & Test Commission Rates (30% Minimum)

📊 Step 1: Calculate Your Overhead

Enter your monthly salon expenses to calculate cost per stylist:

💰 Step 2: Test Commission Rates

Test any commission rate to see your profitability:

Calculation:
Your Profit = Revenue - Commission - Payroll Tax - Overhead

⚠️ Watch Out For:

  • Commission rates below 30% (stylists may be unhappy)
  • Your profit margin below 15-25%
  • Total costs above 60% of revenue
  • Negative profits (you're losing money)

📚 Commission Guidelines

💡 Recommended Commission Rates

  • 35-40%: New stylists or training period
  • 40-45%: Regular stylists with steady clients
  • 45-50%: Experienced high-performers
  • 50-55%: Top producers (check margins carefully!)

🎯 Business Health Tips

  • 1099 vs W-2: Use 0% tax rate for 1099 contractors
  • Healthy margins: Aim for 20-30% profit margins
  • Track weekly: Monitor performance regularly
  • Adjust gradually: Change rates based on performance