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Salon Hourly Rate Calculator
Find the minimum hourly rate to charge to hit your monthly income goal.
Your schedule
Booth rent, supplies, insurance
Fill in the details and click calculate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hourly rate does my chair need to earn?
Monthly costs (rent share, products, insurance, education, software) + target take-home, divided by realistic booked hours — not open hours. At 70% booking of a 160-hour month, costs spread over 112 hours, not 160.
What booking utilization should I assume?
Assume 60–75% of available hours are revenue-producing after gaps, no-shows, and admin. Pricing at 100% utilization is the most common reason stylists undercharge.
Should color services bill a higher hourly rate than cuts?
Effectively yes — color occupies the chair and requires processing windows, product, and expertise. Many stylists target 20–40% higher effective hourly on chemical services.
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