Career tool

Compare my career models

One set of your real numbers, run through every way a beauty professional can work. Not a push toward independence — a clear look at what each setup actually pays and asks of you.

How are you working right now?

Your week behind the chair

Hours worked per week

hrs

Days worked per week

days

Average weekly service salesThe approximate value of the services you perform in a normal week — not what you personally get paid.

Don't know this number? That's normal. We'll help you estimate it.

You're paid a wage or a split, so this isn't your paycheck. We use it to show what your clientele may be producing, so the same approximate clientele can be compared across career models.

Average weekly retail sales (optional)Product you sell to clients. Leave blank or enter 0 if you don't sell retail or don't know this number.

Average weekly tips

Clients or services per weekUsed to show how many clients it takes to cover overhead in each model.

Your commission employee details

Only the questions this setup actually needs. Anything already filled in is a planning estimate you can replace.

Commission on servicesThe share of service sales that goes to you.

Retail commissionWhat you earn on products you sell. Leave 0 if you don't sell retail.

Value of employer benefits per monthHealth insurance contribution, education, paid product — anything the employer pays for that you'd otherwise buy.

Paid time off per yearPaid days you can take without losing income.

days

Product / back-bar you pay forOnly if color, product or supplies come out of your pay. Leave blank if the salon covers it.

Card processing deducted from your payOnly if the salon passes card fees on to you. Leave blank if it doesn't. 2.9% is a common estimate.

Payroll withholding estimateA planning figure only. Your real withholding depends on your W-4 and your state.