💇 Salon Tools
Salon Profit Margin Calculator
See your true monthly profit after products, labor, and overhead costs.
Monthly financials
Rent, utilities, insurance, marketing
Fill in the details and click calculate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What profit margin should a salon target?
Salons typically net 8–15% after paying all stylists (including the owner for their chair time). Labor at 45–55% of revenue and rent under 10% are the levers that decide it.
What margin does each service need?
After direct costs (stylist compensation + product), each service should retain 25–40% to fund overhead and profit. Commission structures above 55% rarely leave enough behind.
How does retail affect salon profitability?
Retail at 40–50% margins with zero chair time is nearly pure additional profit. Salons doing 10–15% of revenue in retail meaningfully outperform service-only peers.
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