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Hair Salon Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your hair salon is worth using SDE and industry sale multiples.
Most hair salons sell on a multiple of SDE (seller's discretionary earnings). This calculator estimates what your salon is worth and shows a realistic value range.
- Salon Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (1.8×–3.0×)
- Roughly 0.4×–0.7× of annual revenue as a cross-check
- Client retention and transferable staff push value toward the top
Built for salon owners and buyers estimating a fair hair salon sale price.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 210+ hair salons (2025–2026). Methodology
Valuation Inputs
Estimated Salon Value
$149,500
Range: $117,000 – $195,000
Implied Revenue Multiple
0.47×
SDE Margin
20.3%
Revenue-based Cross-check (0.4×–0.7×)
$128,000 – $224,000
Industry Benchmarks
SDE Multiple
1.8 – 3.0×
Revenue Multiple
0.4 – 0.7×
Typical Salon Value
$180K – $420K
SDE Margin
12 – 20%
Related Hair Salon Data
- Hair Salon Benchmarks
Median $320K revenue — average ticket, revenue per stylist, and utilization ranges.
- Hair Salon Profit Margins
Healthy range 8–15% net margin with strong retail attachment.
- Hair Salon Owner Salary
Owner-operator median $65K; established salons $90K–$140K.
- Hair Salon Valuation
SDE multiples 1.8×–3.0× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a hair salon worth?
Most hair salons sell for 1.8–3.0× SDE (seller's discretionary earnings), or roughly 0.4–0.7× annual revenue. A typical hair salon is worth $180K–$420K, with value driven by profitability, client retention, and transferable staff.
What increases a hair salon's valuation?
A hair salon's valuation rises with strong net margins, high client retention and rebooking, a transferable stylist team on employment agreements, recurring membership revenue, and clean financials. These push the SDE multiple toward the top of the 1.8–3.0× range.