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Nail tech commission calculator
The most commission a salon can pay is what is left of a technician's service revenue after product cost, her share of overhead and the profit the salon needs. Enter one technician's monthly revenue and those three shares to see that ceiling, then compare the commission rate you have in mind with hourly pay and chair rent for the same month. Everything runs in your browser.
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One technician, one month
Completed services after discounts.
Compare models
Payroll taxes and benefits. Depends on your country.
What you can afford
- Maximum commission rate
- 45%
- Maximum commission this month
- $2,700
| Model | Technician gets | Salon result after costs |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $2,400 | $1,200 |
| Hourly pay | $2,400 | $720 |
| Chair rent | $3,400 | $200 |
Maximum commission = 100% − product % − overhead % − profit %. Salon result = revenue − products − overhead − pay. Under chair rent the technician pays her own products and the salon keeps the overhead. Before income tax.
How to use it
- Enter one technician's service revenue for a typical month, after discounts, and pick your currency.
- Enter product cost and her share of overhead as a percentage of that revenue, and the profit margin the salon needs.
- Enter the commission rate you are considering, plus the hourly wage, hours and employer costs, and a monthly chair rent, to compare the three models.
- Try a busy and a quiet month. A rate that only works in your best month is too high.
Questions
How is the maximum commission worked out?
Maximum commission = 100% − product cost % − overhead share % − target profit %. With 10% products, 30% overhead and 15% profit, the most you can pay is 45% of service revenue.
What should go into the overhead share?
Her part of rent, utilities, software, marketing, insurance, laundry and front-desk time for the month, divided by her service revenue. If you have several technicians, split overhead by hours worked or by revenue.
How is chair rent compared?
Under chair rent the technician keeps her takings, pays the rent and usually buys her own products, while the salon keeps paying the overhead. The calculator shows the rent minus that overhead as the salon's result.
Are taxes included?
Only through the employer cost you enter for hourly pay. Income tax, social security and VAT rules differ by country, so treat the results as a comparison before tax and check pay decisions with an accountant.
Is my data saved or sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server.