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Chair rent vs commission calculator

Type your own numbers to see what the barber and the shop each earn in a week, with chair rent and with commission. Free, and nothing is saved.

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Barber earnsShop earns
With chair rent
With commission

Chair rent and commission pay the shop the same at about cuts a week.

Example numbers to start. Tips not included.

How does this calculator work?

With chair rent, the barber keeps all cut money minus the rent, and the shop gets the rent. With commission, the barber keeps their percentage and the shop keeps the rest. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.

Should a new barber rent a chair or take commission?

Commission is usually safer while you build a client list, because a slow week does not cost you rent. Chair rent pays more once you are busy and steady.

Does FadeReady track both?

Yes. Each barber can be on chair rent or commission, and FadeReady adds up their earnings and reminds renters when rent is due.

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