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
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