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Staff Cost Calculator

Salon Staffing Cost Calculator

Salon Staffing Cost Calculator

Optimise your salon’s staffing costs with our comprehensive calculator. Compare different compensation models, analyse staff productivity, and find the most profitable staffing structure for your business.

This calculator will help you make informed decisions about hiring, compensation, and staff management to maximise your salon’s profitability.

  • Staff Information
  • Compensation Models
  • Productivity Analysis

Your Salon Staff

Enter details about your current or planned staff. Add a separate entry for each role or staff member.

General Business Information

Average number of working days per month for your salon
Number of hours your salon is open each day
Average price of services offered at your salon
Average time taken to complete a service

Compensation Model Comparison

Compare different compensation models to find the most suitable option for your salon.

Current UIF contribution rate in South Africa
Current Skills Development Levy rate in South Africa
Estimated average PAYE tax rate for staff members

Salary vs Commission Settings

Percentage of service revenue paid to staff member
Percentage of full salary paid as base in hybrid model
Commission percentage in hybrid model

Tiered Commission Structure

Define revenue targets and commission percentages for a tiered structure.

Any revenue above Tier 2

Productivity Analysis

Enter information about service productivity and staff utilisation to gain insights into staff performance.

Percentage of available hours that are booked with clients
Percentage of staff time spent on revenue-generating activities

Staff Performance Thresholds

Target monthly revenue generated per staff member
Target number of clients served per staff member monthly
Target percentage of clients who rebook
Target retail sales as a percentage of service revenue

Staffing Cost Analysis Results

Total Monthly Staff Cost
R0
Fixed Salary Model
Staff Cost as % of Revenue
0%
Industry target: 35-45%
Revenue per Staff Hour
R0
Based on current utilisation

Staff Cost Breakdown

Role/Position Monthly Cost (R) Annual Cost (R) % of Total Cost Cost per Service Hour (R) Breakdown
Total R0 R0 100% R0

Compensation Model Comparison

Fixed Salary ?
R0/month
Full salary plus benefits, regardless of performance
Pros:
  • Predictable costs
  • Staff security & stability
  • Easier to budget
Cons:
  • Less performance incentive
  • Fixed cost regardless of revenue
  • Higher risk during slow periods
Commission Only ?
R0/month
No base salary, earnings based solely on services performed
Pros:
  • Costs scale with revenue
  • Strong performance incentive
  • Lower risk during slow periods
Cons:
  • Less staff security
  • Potential higher turnover
  • Unpredictable costs
Hybrid (Base + Commission) ?
R0/month
Base salary plus commission on services performed
Pros:
  • Balance of security & incentive
  • More flexible than fixed salary
  • Appeals to many staff
Cons:
  • More complex to administer
  • Partial fixed cost risk
  • Can create competitive tensions
Tiered Commission ?
R0/month
Commission rate increases as revenue targets are met
Pros:
  • Strong growth incentive
  • Rewards top performers
  • Encourages revenue maximisation
Cons:
  • Most complex to administer
  • Can create client hoarding
  • Challenging to set fair tiers

Staff Productivity Metrics

Metric Current Value Target Impact of 10% Improvement
Revenue per Staff Hour R0 Based on targets +R0 per month
Booking Efficiency 0% 80-90% +R0 per month
Staff Utilisation 0% 85-95% +R0 per month
Services per Staff Day 0 Based on duration +R0 per month

Staffing Recommendations

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