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Salon Staff Commission Calculator

Work out exactly what a stylist, beautician or barber is owed this month: salary or daily wage, absences, service and retail commission, target bonus, tips and advances.

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How the calculation works

  • Monthly salary: per-day pay is the salary divided by working days. Full absences are deducted at that rate, half days at half. Paid leave is not deducted.
  • Daily wage: the wage multiplied by days present.
  • Commission: the percentage of service and retail sales, calculated before tax if your sales figures include it.
  • Target bonus: an extra percentage on the service sales above the target only, not on everything.
  • Payable: base pay plus commission, bonus and tips, minus any advance already paid.

For worked examples and advice on choosing a rate, read the salon staff commission guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal commission rate for salon staff?

It varies by country and role. Many salons pay a lower commission on top of a fixed salary, and a higher commission when there is no salary. Retail product commission is usually lower than service commission. Whatever you choose, write it down and apply it the same way every month.

Should commission be paid on the price before or after tax?

Before tax. Tax belongs to the government, not the salon, so commission is normally calculated on the amount excluding tax.

How are absences deducted from a monthly salary?

Divide the monthly salary by the number of working days to get a per-day rate, then deduct that rate for each unpaid absence and half of it for each half day.

How does a target bonus work?

Staff earn an extra percentage only on the sales above their monthly target. If the target is 150,000 and they sell 180,000 with a 5% bonus, the bonus is 5% of 30,000.

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