How to Calculate Fair Staff Commissions in a Salon
Flat 10% vs service-type slabs vs retail bonus — a practical comparison for 3-15 staff salons in India.
Three common commission models
1) Flat commission — a fixed % on every service (say 10%). Simple, but senior and junior staff get the same rate. 2) Slab commission — different % by service type (cut 8%, colour 12%, treatment 15%). 3) Target-based — a bonus for crossing a monthly target. Most Indian salons use flat or slab.
Typical rates in India
Stylists usually earn 10-15% commission on service revenue, plus a fixed salary. A separate 5-10% bonus on retail product sales is common so staff sell products too. A higher slab for senior stylists gives them a reason to stay.
Don't forget the retail bonus
Many salons pay a separate 8-10% for selling retail (shampoo, serum). This motivates staff to recommend products — and retail margins are higher than service. Track service and retail commission separately.
Transparency matters most
Commission disputes are the most common fight in salons. Show every stylist their commission breakdown each week — which service, what %, total. A simple sheet that calculates automatically builds trust on both sides. AgenticVani Salon CRM auto-calculates this.
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