Profitability · net margin
Barbershop Profit Margin Calculator
Model net profit and margin from service revenue, barber payroll, supplies, and overhead.
Barbershop profitability hinges on payroll discipline, product COGS, and chair utilization. This calculator models your P&L from revenue through net profit.
- Net Margin = (Revenue − Payroll − Product COGS − Rent − Marketing − Overhead) ÷ Revenue
- Payroll typically runs 40–48% of revenue
- Healthy barbershops achieve 12–20% net margin
Built for barbershop owners benchmarking profitability and cost structure.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 150+ barbershops (2025–2026). Methodology
P&L Inputs
Net Profit
$44,800
Margin status: healthy
Net Margin
16.0%
Gross Margin
94.0%
Payroll
$123,200
Total Costs
$235,200
Industry Benchmarks
Net Margin
12 – 20%
Payroll %
40 – 48%
Product COGS %
4 – 7%
Marketing %
4 – 6%
Related Barbershop Data
- Barbershop Benchmarks
Median $280K revenue — average ticket, revenue per barber, and utilization ranges.
- Barbershop Profit Margins
Healthy range 12–20% net margin with strong chair utilization.
- Barbershop Owner Salary
Owner-operator median $65K; established shops $90K–$140K.
- Barbershop Valuation
SDE multiples 1.5×–2.5× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average profit margin for a barbershop?
The average barbershop profit margin runs 12–20% net, with a median around 16%. Shops that keep payroll near 40–48% of revenue and drive high chair utilization can push net margins toward the top of the range.
What are the biggest costs for a barbershop?
Barber payroll (40–48%), product and consumables (4–7%), marketing (4–6%), rent (10–15%), and retail inventory are the largest barbershop expenses. Controlling payroll and maximizing chair utilization are the highest-impact margin levers.