Salon Commission Calculator
THE LEVEL UP ACADEMY
Commission Ceiling Calculator
Find your maximum sustainable commission rate based on YOUR numbers
Your Salon Info
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Monthly Overhead Expenses
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Using Parts & Labor System?
If you charge clients separately for product (color, bleach), turn this ON.
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Current Team Audit (Optional)
Add your current stylists to see if your existing structure is profitable.
Name
Monthly Revenue
Current %
Your Commission Structure
Total Overhead
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0% of revenue
Commission Budget
0%
Available for payroll
Max Stylist Rate
0%
True cost: 0%
Daily Chair Cost
$0
Total overhead per chair per day
Recommended Tier Structure
Tier
Rate
True Cost (with employer taxes)
Master
48%
55%
Senior
45%
52%
Stylist
42%
48%
Junior
40%
46%
Current vs. Recommended
Your Current Structure
Total Commission Paid
$0
Employer Taxes
$0
True Payroll Cost
$0
Monthly Profit
$0
Recommended Structure
Total Commission Paid
$0
Employer Taxes
$0
True Payroll Cost
$0
Monthly Profit
$0
Potential Monthly Savings: $0
Team Profitability Audit
Stylist
Monthly Rev
Current %
True Cost
Status
Minimum Wage Warning Some stylists may trigger minimum wage make-up pay during slow periods.
Action Required
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The Formula
Overhead % = Total Overhead / Monthly Revenue
Commission Budget = 100% - Overhead % - Profit Target %
Max Stylist Rate = Commission Budget / Employer Tax Multiplier
Daily Chair Cost = Total Overhead / Chairs / Days Open Per Month
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