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Stylist commission, calculated in seconds
Enter a stylist's monthly service revenue, base salary and commission percentage (flat or tiered) and this free calculator returns the exact payout. It is the same arithmetic VantaReach runs automatically from live POS data.
How the numbers work
Payout = base salary + (service revenue x commission %). In tiered mode the revenue above your threshold earns the higher rate. Real payroll also handles advances and deductions, which the calculator lets you subtract at the end.
Frequently asked questions
What commission percentage do salons pay stylists?
Common structures worldwide range from 20% to 50% of service revenue, often on top of a small base and frequently tiered so the rate rises with monthly totals. Pick numbers that keep both the chair and the house profitable.
What is a tiered commission?
A structure where the percentage increases once revenue crosses thresholds, for example 25% up to a monthly target and 35% beyond it. It rewards high performers without overpaying quiet months.
Can software do this automatically?
Yes. VantaReach calculates tiered commissions, advances and deductions from real recorded sales and prints salary sheets, ending payday disputes.
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