Economics & margins
Most common stylist commission band
In a salon and spa compensation survey, 44% of staff reported earning a commission rate between 50% and 59% (the most common band), and 93% of owners pay retail commission on top of service commission.
A further 17% of staff report 40-49% splits; retail commission is nearly universal at 93%.
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Source
Where this number comes from. The end of the reference chain.
Booth Rent vs Commission: The truth about spa and salon commission structures
Mangomint (Salon and Spa Compensation Survey)/2023/vendor
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